The event marked the promotion's fifth visit to Seattle and first since
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song in February 2025. A women's strawweight bout between Nicolle Caliari and promotional newcomer Caroline Foro was originally scheduled for this event. However, Caliari withdrew for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Stephanie Luciano. Foro then withdrew as well and was replaced by Alexia Thainara. According to Foro's team, she tested positive for a diuretic that is not on the approved substance list during an out‑of‑competition drug test earlier in the year, which they stated was not taken intentionally. Subsequently, Luciano withdrew due to an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Bruna Brasil, setting up a rematch between Brasil and Thainara. The two previously fought at an independent promotion in November 2019, where Brasil won by guillotine‑choke submission in the third round. A heavyweight bout between
Marcin Tybura and
Valter Walker was scheduled for the event. However, Walker withdrew due to a foot fracture and was replaced by promotional newcomer Tyrell Fortune. A welterweight bout between
The Ultimate Fighter: Live lightweight winner
Michael Chiesa and
Carlston Harris was scheduled for the event. However, Harris withdrew due to visa issues and was replaced by
Niko Price. The bout served as the retirement fight for both Chiesa and Price. A featherweight bout between
Road to UFC Season 3 featherweight winner Zhu Kangjie and fellow promotional newcomer Márcio Barbosa was scheduled for the event. However, Zhu withdrew due to a broken nose, so the bout was cancelled. During the event's broadcast, the inaugural
UFC Flyweight Champion (also former
ONE Flyweight World Champion)
Demetrious Johnson was announced as the next "modern wing"
UFC Hall of Fame inductee during International Fight Week festivities in Las Vegas this summer. ==Results==