The UFC St. Louis 2024 event, officially known as UFC on ESPN 56, features a main event heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Rodrigo Nascimento. Derrick Lewis, a former heavyweight title challenger with notable power, is looking to bounce back from recent defeats. His opponent, Rodrigo Nascimento, is a rising contender currently on a winning streak, aiming to solidify his position in the heavyweight rankings.
The co-main event sees local welterweight Joaquin Buckley taking on Nursulton Ruziboev. The fight card also includes matchups across various weight classes, including a light heavyweight bout between Alonzo Menifield and Carlos Ulberg, and a lightweight clash between Diego Ferreira and Mateusz Rebecki.
The event is held at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. #mma #ufc #stl #espn