[2][3][4] The event was the first that the organization has held in Saskatchewan and was headlined by a featherweight bout between rising stars Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira.

[5] However, on June 19, it was announced that several bouts would be postponed and moved to other events as international fighters experienced travel restrictions due to technical issues within the Bureau of Consular Affairs division of the U.S. State Department, which produces travel visas.

Magny had previously fought only 22 days before the event, when he was defeated by Demian Maia at UFC 190.

However, Wade pulled out of the bout in late July after sustaining an injury and was replaced by Tony Sims.

However, O'Connell pulled out of the bout on August 11 due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by another UFC newcomer in Daniel Jolly.