The event was the second that the promotion has contested in Adelaide, following
UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt in May 2015.
The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom lightweight winner
Ross Pearson was expected to face
Joseph Duffy at the event. However, Pearson announced on 7 November that he was out of the bout due to a broken nose and subsequent surgery to correct the injury. He was replaced by promotional newcomer
Damir Ismagulov, but Duffy pulled out of citing a rib injury. Ismagulov then faced fellow newcomer Alex Gorgees.
Ashkan Mokhtarian was scheduled to face promotional newcomer
Kai Kara-France at the event. However, on 20 November, Mokhtarian pulled out of the fight citing injury. He was replaced by Elias Garcia.
Luke Jumeau was scheduled to face
Geoff Neal at the event. However, it was reported on 9 November 2018 that Jumeau pulled from the card due to injury, resulting cancellation of the bout by the UFC official. ==Results==