The casting call was for Lightweight and Welterweight fighters who are at least 21 years old and have a minimum of two wins in three professional fights.
[3][4] The cast consisted of fighters from 9 countries: Arzamendia, from Paraguay; Barzola and Olano, from Peru; Meza and Ramos, from Panama; Ortega, from Chile; Soto, from Nicaragua; Fernández, from Honduras; Marín, from Spain; Medinilla, from Argentina and Gutiérrez, Polo Reyes, Salas, Aldana, Herrera and Montaño, from Mexico.
[6][7] The lightweight and welterweight finals of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2 took place at the event.
[6] A welterweight bout between Matt Brown and Kelvin Gastelum was expected to serve as the event headliner.
[9] He was replaced by Neil Magny[10] Damian Stasiak was expected to face Érik Pérez at this event.