[3] In the days leading up to the event, the bout was shifted to a catchweight of 195 lbs and then ultimately to light heavyweight due to weight cut issues with Costa.

[10] However, Green was removed from the contest in late September due to undisclosed reasons and replaced by Francisco Trinaldo.

[12] A lightweight rematch between Alan Patrick and Mason Jones was expected to take place at the event.

[13] The pairing previously met at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai, which ended in a no contest when an accidental eye poke rendered Patrick unable to continue.

[14] However in late October, Patrick withdrew from bout and he was replaced by newcomer David Onama.