[2] Headlining this event was a rematch between Gray Maynard And The Ultimate Fighter 5 Winner Nate Diaz, The two faced each other on The Ultimate Fighter 5 Semi-Finals in an amateur bout, which Diaz won via submission (guillotine choke).

Nik Lentz was expected to face Jeremy Stephens at the event.

[3] A bout between Josh Koscheck and Mike Pierce was expected to take place on this card.

[5] Mike Massenzio was expected to face Gerald Harris, but was forced off the card with an injury and replaced by John Salter.

[8] ^ Both fighters earned show money; bout declared majority draw.