The event marked the promotion's first visit to Utica. A bantamweight bout between
Jimmie Rivera and former
WSOF Bantamweight Champion Marlon Moraes served as the event headliner.
Bryan Barberena was expected to face
Jake Ellenberger at the event. However, on March 23, Barberena pulled out due to injury. He was replaced by
Ben Saunders. A lightweight bout between
The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 welterweight winner
Leonardo Santos and
Nik Lentz was expected to take place at this event. However, on April 28, it was reported that Santos was pulled from the event due to a hand injury. He was replaced by
David Teymur Niko Price was expected to face
Belal Muhammad at the event. However, Price was removed from the bout on May 22 for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer
Chance Rencountre.
Hector Sandoval was expected to face
Jarred Brooks at the event. However, Sandoval was removed from the bout on May 22 for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer
Jose Torres. Former
WSOF Women's Strawweight Champion Jessica Aguilar and
Jodie Esquibel were scheduled to face each other in a strawweight bout. Both women successfully weighed in, but the bout was removed from the card the day of the event by the
NYSAC due to a concern over a medical issue with Aguilar. ==Results==