This event was the second event that the UFC has hosted in Sweden, following UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva which took place in 2012, and was the fastest selling European event in UFC history, selling out in just three hours, partly due to alleged involvement from ticket re-sellers.

[5][6] However, on April 2 it was announced by the Swedish MMA Federation, that Gustafsson would not be cleared to participate at the event due to a cut he received during a sparring session on March 30.

[7] Gustafsson was replaced by UFC newcomer Ilir Latifi, one of his main training partners.

A bout between Robbie Peralta and Akira Corassani, previously linked to UFC 156,[9] was moved to this event after an illness sidelined Corassani for a short period of time.

[10] This card featured the UFC debut of Conor McGregor.