According to his manager, Wallid Ismail, a second test was administered before an official decision was made regarding Figueiredo's possible removal from the event.

[7] He passed multiple tests in Abu Dhabi, clearing the fight for the main event.

[9] A light heavyweight bout between Roman Dolidze and Khadis Ibragimov was initially scheduled for the promotion's inaugural event in Kazakhstan planned a month prior.

[10] However, the fight was postponed after the card was moved to Las Vegas due to travel restrictions for both participants related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[11] A lightweight bout between Davi Ramos and Arman Tsarukyan was expected to take place at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris, but was postponed as the event was cancelled.