Overview
- RAF confirmed Mendes withdrew with an undisclosed injury, prompting Sterling to take the bout on days' notice at 170 pounds.
- Sterling, a former UFC bantamweight champion, will wrestle ex-UFC lightweight titleholder Henderson at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona.
- The event is scheduled for Saturday and will stream live on FOX Nation.
- RAF also removed Muhammed Mokaev due to visa issues, with Bryce Mitchell now reported to face two-time U.S. national champion Andrew Alirez.
- Henry Cejudo vs. Urijah Faber remains the headliner on a lineup featuring multiple former UFC names, including Arman Tsarukyan and Clay Guida.