[3] In turn, Taisumov was pulled from the fight during the week leading to the event due to alleged visa issues and was replaced by promotional newcomer Mehdi Baghdad.

However, Williams was forced to pull out due to injury in late December and was replaced by promotional newcomer Joey Gomez.

[9] Just two days later, Mendes was removed from the fight and was replaced by fellow newcomer Kyle Bochniak.

[10] Promotional newcomer Abdul-Kerim Edilov was expected to face Francimar Barroso at the event.

However, Edilov pulled out of the fight in the days leading up to the event citing a knee injury and was replaced by fellow newcomer Elvis Mutapčić.