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[8] Former KSW Welterweight Champion Dricus du Plessis was expected to face Trevin Giles in a middleweight bout at this event.

[10] A women's strawweight bout between Kay Hansen and promotional newcomer Cheyanne Vlismas was scheduled for the event.

[11] However, Hansen pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced on March 12 by promotional newcomer Montserrat Ruiz.

[15] However, Mayes was removed from the fight during the week leading up to the event for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Harry Hunsucker.

[18] A lightweight bout between Gregor Gillespie and Brad Riddell was expected to take serve as the co-main event.