[2] This event was the first to implement changes to the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts approved by the Association of Boxing Commissions in July which removed the ban of 12–6 elbow strikes and deemed a fighter shall be considered grounded and may not be legally kneed or kicked to the head when any part of their body other than their hands or feet is in contact with the ground (canvas).

[4] The bout was initially scheduled for UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates, but was moved to this event shortly after.

[5] They were previously expected to meet at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 earlier in the year but Albazi withdrew due to a neck injury.

[7] However, in September, it was announced that the bout was shifted to the co-main event but remained five rounds.

[9] After the weigh-ins, Lewis was forced to withdraw from the fight due to non-weight cut related medical issues, so his bout against Diniz was scrapped.