In the UFC St. Louis main event, Derrick Lewis broke his own record for the most knockout wins in UFC history with a victory over Rodrigo Nascimento. This win marked Lewis’ 15th career UFC knockout, bringing his overall record to 28-12-0-1. In the co-main event, Joaquin Buckley earned a decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev, improving his record to 4-0 since dropping to the welterweight division in May 2023.
Before the main and co-main events, Carlos Ulberg scored a 12-second knockout victory over Alonzo Menifield in a light heavyweight matchup. The event took place at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, with the main card airing on ESPN following prelims on ESPN+. The winners of the event included Derrick Lewis, Joaquin Buckley, Carlos Ulberg, Diego Ferreira, Sean Woodson, Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Chase Hooper, Esteban Ribovics, Tabatha Ricci, and Veronica Hardy.
Despite their efforts, the losers of the event faced setbacks, including Nursulton Ruziboev, Alonzo Menifield, Mateusz Rebecki, Robelis Despaigne, Viacheslav Borshchev, Terrance McKinney, Trey Waters, Jake Hadley, and JJ Aldrich. The fight card featured a mix of knockout victories, dominant performances, and competitive bouts that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
In terms of bonuses, the Fight of the Night was awarded to Trey Waters vs. Billy Goff, while Performance of the Night honors went to Carlos Ulberg and Diego Ferreira for their impressive victories. The event showcased the talent and determination of the fighters on the card, with each competitor leaving it all in the Octagon to secure victories and advance their careers in the highly competitive world of MMA.
