[6] The pair previously met at UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo in December 2021, which Curtis won by second round TKO.

[7] A featherweight bout between Morgan Charrière and Choi Seung-woo was scheduled for this event.

[9] A middleweight bout between Josh Fremd and César Almeida was scheduled for the event.

[14] Alateng Heili was expected to face Victor Hugo in a bantamweight bout at the event.

[15] However, Alateng pulled out due to illness on fight week and promotional newcomer Pedro Falcão stepped in as a replacement on three days' notice.