The UFC is set to make a triumphant return to St. Louis for the first time since 2018, with a highly anticipated card headlined by heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Rodrigo Nascimento. Before the fighters step into the octagon on Saturday, they first had to hit the scale at the official weigh-ins.
The weigh-ins, which began at 10 a.m. ET on Friday, saw all the fighters make weight, including Lewis at 264lbs and Nascimento at 265lbs. The co-main event fighters, Joaquin Buckley and Nursulton Ruziboev, also successfully weighed in at 170lbs each.
In addition to the main event and co-main event, the card features a welterweight showdown between Buckley and Ruziboev, promising an action-packed fight. Viral sensation Robelis Despaigne will also make his second appearance in the UFC when he faces off against Waldo Cortes-Acosta to kick off the main card.
The ceremonial weigh-ins are set to take place at 6 p.m. ET, adding to the excitement leading up to the event. Fans can watch a live stream of the weigh-ins to see the fighters face off before they step into the octagon on Saturday.
With a stacked card and all the fighters ready to go, UFC St. Louis promises to be a night of thrilling fights and unforgettable moments for MMA fans.