[2][3] After contesting several other PPV and Fight Night events across Texas, this was the first that the promotion has hosted in Hidalgo.

[3] A lightweight bout between Dustin Poirier and Michael Johnson served as the event headliner.

However, Gamburyan pulled out of the fight in mid-August for undisclosed personal reasons and was replaced by Albert Morales.

[5] Abel Trujillo was expected to face Evan Dunham at the event.

[6] In turn, former WSOF Featherweight Champion and promotional newcomer Rick Glenn was announced as his replacement.