This Newark event featured a crucial Middleweight title eliminator between former Light-Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida and former Strikeforce Champion Luke Rockhold. The card also showcased an exciting Featherweight clash between Cub Swanson and Max Holloway. The co-main featured Ronaldo Souza against Chris Camozzi in a rematch.
Canceled Fights
5 fights canceledManny GamburyanCANCELEDAljamain SterlingReason: Gamburyan Injury
Paul FelderCANCELEDJim MillerReason: Felder Knee Injury
Nick CatoneCANCELEDVitor MirandaReason: Catone Retired
Kenny RobertsonCANCELEDGeorge SullivanReason: Robertson Injury
Ronaldo SouzaCANCELEDYoel RomeroReason: Romero Torn Meniscus
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