The event was the second that the
UFC has hosted in
Barueri, following
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields in October 2013.
Rony Jason was expected to face
Tom Niinimäki at the event. However, Jason pulled out of the bout on December 10 and was replaced by promotional newcomer
Renato Moicano.
Dan Miller was expected to face
Daniel Sarafian at the event. However, Miller pulled out of the bout on December 11 and was replaced by promotional newcomer Antônio dos Santos Jr. During the main card broadcast, it was announced that former
UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson had signed a new deal to return to the UFC. ==Results==