The event was originally planned to take place at the Event Center Arena on the campus of San Jose State University. However, the organization announced the change in location and venue on April 18, 2014.[2]
This event featured the finals of the WSOF Middleweight Championship tournament between David Branch and Jesse Taylor.[1]
Georgi Karakhanyan made his first title defense at this event as he took on Rick Glenn.[1]
Lynn Alvarez and Sofia Bagherdai were expected to fight at the event but the bout was cancelled after an injury to Bagherdai.[3]