Nick Diaz, who was originally scheduled to headline the card opposite Georges St-Pierre for the UFC Welterweight Championship, was pulled from the fight on September 7th due to multiple failed media appearances.
Carlos Condit was promoted from his fight with B.J. Penn to replace Diaz and face St-Pierre.
On September 8th, B.J. Penn announced via Twitter that Dana White offered him a fight he "cannot refuse" and will still be fighting at UFC 137. Later that day, both Penn and White announced that the fight would be against Nick Diaz.
On October 1st, it was revealed that Tim Credeur was forced out of his bout with Brad Tavares for unknown reasons. Promotional newcomer Dustin Jacoby has stepped in to face Tavares. On October 21st, Tavares pulled out of the bout due to an injury and was replaced by undefeated newcomer Clifford Starks.
Georges St. Pierre was expected to defend his title against Carlos Condit on this card, but had to withdraw due to knee injury. Nick Diaz vs. B.J. Penn was promoted to the main event.
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