UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento explained
UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento (also known as UFC on ESPN 56) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on May 11, 2024, at the Enterprise Center, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.[2] [3]
Background
The event marked the promotion's second visit to St. Louis and first since in January 2018.[3]
A heavyweight bout between former UFC Heavyweight Championship challenger Derrick Lewis and Rodrigo Nascimento headlined the event.[4]
A light heavyweight bout between Carlos Ulberg and Alonzo Menifield was expected to take place at on March 30, but it was moved to this event due to undisclosed reasons.[5]
A lightweight bout between Matt Frevola and Michael Johnson was expected to take place at the event, but it was scrapped after Johnson withdrew.[6]
A welterweight bout between Jared Gooden and Kevin Jousset was scheduled for the event.[7] However, for medical reasons, Gooden was unable to compete and the bout was cancelled.[8]
Results
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Bonus awards
The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.[10]
- Fight of the Night: Trey Waters vs. Billy Goff
- Performance of the Night: Carlos Ulberg and Carlos Diego Ferreira
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: UFC on ESPN 56 post-event facts: Derrick Lewis builds on knockout record, and is coming for more history. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Mike Bohn. 2024-05-12. 2024-05-14.
- Web site: UFC targeting St. Louis as destination for upcoming card on May 11. mmafighting.com. Damon Martin. 2024-02-25. 2024-02-27.
- Web site: UFC officially announces return to St. Louis. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2024-03-11. 2024-03-13.
- Web site: Simon Samano. UFC announces Derrick Lewis vs. Rodrigo Nascimento as St. Louis event headliner. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. 2024-03-30. 2024-03-30.
- Web site: Alonzo Menifield vs. Carlos Ulberg moves from UFC Atlantic City to new date. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2024-02-20. 2024-02-20.
- Web site: “Run that Arman fight back” - Fans react to Michael Johnson pulling out of UFC St. Louis clash against Matt Frevola. sportskeeda.com. Giancarlo Aulino. 2024-04-08. 2024-04-20.
- Web site: Vipin Raghuwanshi. 2024-02-23. Jared Gooden vs Kevin Jousset bout reported for UFC May 11 event. 2024-02-24. itnwwe.com.
- Web site: 2024-05-10. UFC on ESPN 56 loses welterweight bout for 'medical reasons'. 2024-05-11. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King.
- Web site: UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento. Ultimate Fighting Championship. 2024-03-30.
- Web site: UFC St. Louis Bonus Report: Diego Ferreira one of four fighters to take home $50k. bjpenn.com. Chris Taylor. 2024-05-11. 2024-05-11.
