[2] The event was the third time that the promotion has hosted in Auckland and first since UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt in June 2017.

However, Goldy pulled out due to a shoulder injury and was replaced by former Invicta FC Strawweight Champion Angela Hill.

However, Mullarkey withdrew from the event due to injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Joshua Culibao.

[7] A welterweight bout between Maki Pitolo and Takashi Sato was scheduled for the preliminary portion of the card.

However, the bout was cancelled as Pitolo failed to make it to the scale during the weigh-ins after falling ill and the matchup was called off by medical personnel.