[2][3] The event marked the promotion's second visit to Riyadh and first since UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov in June 2024.

[4] A middleweight bout between Ikram Aliskerov and André Muniz was expected to take place at the event.

[5] The pair was originally scheduled to compete at UFC on ESPN: Perez vs. Taira in June 2024, but Muniz withdrew from the bout after he suffered a foot fracture.

[6] In turn, the bout was cancelled once again and was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 257 as Muniz and his team had visa issues.

[10] In turn, one week prior to the event, Oki withdrew from the fight for unknown reasons, so the bout was subsequently cancelled.