[1][2] The event in Pasay was supposed to be the second that the organization hosted in the Philippines, with the first being UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber on May 16, 2015.

[1] The entire event was supposed to stream live on UFC Fight Pass.

[1] A featherweight bout between former title challenger Ricardo Lamas and former UFC Lightweight and Welterweight Champion B.J.

[5][6] The remaining fighters on the card were all awarded their contracted show money despite not competing.

However, Baghdad pulled out of the fight in mid-September citing injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Alexander Volkanovski.