However, Green pulled out of the fight on June 17 due to an ACL tear and was replaced by former WEC and Strikeforce Lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez.

[3] On July 6, it was announced that Melendez tested positive for testosterone metabolites of an exogenous origin at UFC 188.

[4][5] A featherweight bout between Rani Yahya and Masanori Kanehara initially slated for UFC Fight Night 70, was shifted to this event, as several participants on that card were unable to secure travel visas in time for that event restricting their travel to the United States.

However, Garcia was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Lyman Good.

However, Choi pulled out of the bout in late June after suffering broken ribs in training and was replaced by Yaotzin Meza.