Subsequently, Procházka was also removed from the card and the pairing is expected to be left intact and scheduled for UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs.

[5][6] As a result, a heavyweight bout between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Ciryl Gane (originally scheduled for UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad two weeks later) served as the main event.

[13] Promotion officials decided to book Rojo as a replacement against Charles Jourdain at UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs.

[18] They were once again rescheduled on February 20, due to Chiasson suffering an injury, with the pairing now expected to take place at UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs.

[21] In turn, Whitmire was removed from the bout on February 14 due to undisclosed reasons and the pairing was scrapped.

[23] They previously met at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 in November 2015, when Rivera won via split decision.

[31] A light heavyweight bout between Alonzo Menifield and William Knight was scheduled for the preliminary portion of the card.

[35] The two met before at The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale in July 2017, with Hill winning via unanimous decision.