However, Meek was removed from the card on July 20 due to "compliance" issues, related to the UFC’s Anti-Doping Policy.

[7] A long rumored fight between Henry Briones and Brad Pickett was expected to take place on the card.

[9] Aisling Daly was expected to face former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion Michelle Waterson at the event.

Promotion officials reportedly searched to replace Daly in an attempt to keep Waterson on the card.

However, de Randamie pulled out of the fight in mid-August citing a foot injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Veronica Macedo.