[3] UFC President Dana White initially announced that a bout between Gustafsson and Antônio Rogério Nogueira would be headlining the event.

[4] However, just 5 days after the fight was announced news came that Nogueira had to withdraw from the bout due to an injury.

[7] Ross Pearson was expected to face Melvin Guillard in a rematch at the event.

[8] Brad Pickett was expected to make his Flyweight debut against Ian McCall on this card.

[9] However, on February 13, it was announced that McCall had pulled out of the bout and was replaced by promotional newcomer Neil Seery.