[3] However, the pairing was delayed and will take place at a later event this year due to a minor medical issue for Assunção.

[5] Then, on August 7, Sicilia also pulled out and was replaced by promotional newcomer Kevin Souza, the former Jungle Fight featherweight champion.

However, Robertson pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by UFC promotional newcomer Elias Silvério, the former Jungle Fight welterweight champion.

[8] Viana was then briefly scheduled to face UFC newcomer Wilson Reis.

However, Guimarães pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by UFC promotional newcomer Ivan Jorge, the former Jungle Fight lightweight champion.