[3] The pair previously met at UFC 205, where Luque won the bout via first-round knockout.

[7] However, Lima announced his retirement from competition in early February and was replaced by André Fialho.

[9] In turn, Baghdasaryan pulled out due to unknown reasons and Laramie was matched up against Pat Sabatini.

[12] Uriah Hall was expected to meet André Muniz in a middleweight bout at the main card.

[15] A welterweight bout between Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Mounir Lazzez was expected to take place at the event.