[2] Michael Bisping was originally expected to face Gegard Mousasi at this event in a non-headliner middleweight bout.

However, on 24 December, Mousasi was replaced by former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva in favour of a main event.

[3] Three days later, it was announced that Mousasi would face former title challenger Thales Leites.

However, on 31 December, Manuwa pulled out of the bout due to an undisclosed injury and the fight was scrapped.

However 16 February, Sajewski pulled out due to an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Thibault Gouti.