The pairing was previously scheduled to meet at UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera, but the bout was postponed to this event due to Shevchenko injuring her knee in training.

[9] However, Yahya withdrew in mid June due to a neck injury and the bout was scrapped.

[13] Sijara Eubanks was scheduled to face Maryna Moroz in a women's flyweight bout at this event.

[16] Lingo pulled out during fight week and was replaced by promotional newcomer Garrett Armfield.

[17][18] A women's flyweight bout between Cynthia Calvillo and Nina Nunes was expected to take place at the event.