On Saturday night, UFC enthusiasts will flock to Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, where the Octagon returns for the second time in the city's history. Previously, the electrifying duel between Jeremy Stephens and Dooho Choi marked the first event in St. Louis, leaving fans with an unforgettable Fight of the Night showdown back in 2018.
This time, a dozen sets of fighters will grace the arena, promising an action-packed evening for attendees. Among the highlights, local talents, rising stars, and heavyweight contenders will headline the festivities.
Let's take a glimpse at the lineup.
Main Event: Derrick Lewis vs Rodrigo Nascimento
Location: Enterprise Center — St. Louis, Missouri
Where to Watch: ESPN / ESPN+
In the main event, heavyweight mainstay Derrick Lewis squares off against the ascending Brazilian Rodrigo Nascimento. Lewis, a two-time title challenger, aims to rebound from a recent decision loss, while Nascimento seeks to extend his winning streak and make a mark in the division.
This matchup embodies the classic "striker versus grappler" dynamic, promising an intense battle for dominance.
Other Main Card Matches:
Joaquin Buckley vs Nursulton Ruziboev
Alonzo Menifield vs Carlos Ulberg
Terrance McKinney vs Esteban Ribovics
Chase Hooper vs Viacheslav Borshchev
Waldo Cortes Acosta vs Robelis Despaigne
In the co-main event, local welterweight Joaquin Buckley takes on Nursulton Ruziboev, while powerful light heavyweights Alonzo Menifield and Carlos Ulberg clash in a highly anticipated showdown.
Veteran lightweight Diego Ferreira returns to face surging Polish hopeful Mateusz Rebecki in another compelling matchup on the main card.
Prelim Matches:
Tabatha Ricci vs Tecia Pennington
Billy Goff vs Trey Waters
Charles Johnson vs Jake Hadley
Jared Gooden vs Kevin Jousset
Alex Caceres vs Sean Woodson
JJ Aldrich vs Veronica Hardy
The preliminary card features exciting battles across various weight classes, including a clash between DWCS alums Chase Hooper and Viacheslav Borshchev.
