In February 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie, Niko Price and Alex Morono faced off. The fight initially ended with Price winning by knockout in the second round, however, this result was overturned due to Price testing positive for marijuana, resulting in a no contest.
May 2023 marked the tenth time the UFC hosted an event in Newark, New Jersey. The last event prior to this was UFC 288.
On June 1, 2024, the UFC hosted UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier, a mixed martial arts event at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.