After an exciting pay-per-view (PPV) showdown between Steve Erceg and Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is now gearing up for a new event at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The headlining fight, set to be streamed on ESPN, will see Derrick Lewis, known for his knockout prowess, take on the emerging talent from Brazil, Rodrigo Nascimento. With a lineup of thrilling matchups and the buzz of a live crowd, UFC St. Louis promises to be an action-packed event this Saturday.
It’s been six years since UFC last visited St. Louis, with the previous event being UFC Fight Night 124 in 2018, featuring Jeremy Stephens’ memorable victory over Doo-Ho Choi. Although the fight card for UFC St. Louis is filled with exciting bouts, some fans may be left craving more from the main event, especially with a local fighter headlining. Nonetheless, Lewis and Nascimento are set to deliver an intriguing battle.
In the main event clash, Lewis will step into the octagon for the 12th time, while Nascimento will experience his first-ever UFC main event after a successful stint in the promotion. Riding high on a three-fight winning streak, the Brazilian fighter is determined to make his mark against the formidable Lewis. This will mark Lewis’ third consecutive fight against a Brazilian opponent.
Apart from the main event, fans can look forward to other notable matchups like Joaquin Buckley taking on Nursulton Ruziboev in the co-main event, and Carlos Ulberg squaring off against Alonzo Menifield in a Light Heavyweight bout. With several fighters from St. Louis, including Buckley, Sean Woodson, and Charles Johnson, the local audience is bound to elevate the atmosphere of the evening.
UFC St. Louis will feature a range of weight classes, encompassing Heavyweight, Welterweight, Lightweight, Featherweight, and women’s divisions. With fighters coming off various results – wins, losses, and draws, the event offers a blend of seasoned veterans and up-and-coming talents. Make sure to catch all the action live on ESPN+ and stay tuned for our live coverage of the event.
