The event is expected to be headlined by a potential UFC light heavyweight title eliminator bout between Anthony Johnson and Ryan Bader.
Joaquim Silva was expected to face Olivier Aubin-Mercier at this event. However on December 23, Silva was forced to pull out due to injury and was replaced by Carlos Diego Ferreira.
Andrew Holbrook was expected to face Sage Northcutt at this event. However on January 22, Holbrook was pulled out of the fight due to injury and was replaced by Bryan Barberena. The bout will take place at welterweight.
