UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 0:49
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Uzbekistan
New Zealand
R1, 0:12
Performance of the Night
R3, 4:51
Performance of the Night
Poland
R3, 5:00
Dominican Republic
R3, 5:00
Cuba
Prelims • Final
R2, 3:00
Russia
Argentina
R1, 0:37
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
England
Venezuela
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night ($50,000 each): Trey Waters and Billy Goff each earned $50,000 for their high-paced welterweight battle.
Performance of the Night ($50,000 each): Carlos Ulberg (12-second knockout over Alonzo Menifield) and Carlos Diego Ferreira (third-round comeback TKO over Mateusz Rębecki) each received $50,000 performance awards.
Reported Payouts & Estimated Earnings
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $450,000 | $100,000 | — | $550,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | $50,000 | $170,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | $50,000 | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $50,000 | $82,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | $50,000 | $64,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 |
*Purses and payout estimates compiled from verified promotional contract scales and industry disclosures. Figures do not incorporate discretionary locker-room compensation or promotional compliance pay. Total estimated figures include official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento
Derrick Lewis extended his own all-time record for the most knockout victories in UFC history to 15, stopping Rodrigo Nascimento at 0:49 of Round 3.
Lewis further distanced himself at the top of the heavyweight record books by logging his 15th promotional finish inside the distance.
Carlos Ulberg tied for the third-fastest knockout in UFC light heavyweight division history, finishing Alonzo Menifield in just 12 seconds of Round 1.
Carlos Diego Ferreira stopped Mateusz Rębecki at 4:51 of Round 3, registering the second-latest stoppage victory in a three-round lightweight bout in UFC history.
Esteban Ribovics scored a clean head-kick knockout over Terrance McKinney in 37 seconds, landing one of the fastest head kick finishes in modern lightweight history.
The event drew 15,960 fans to the Enterprise Center for a total live gate of $2,470,197, marking the promotion’s highest-grossing combat sports event in Missouri history.
UFC on ESPN 56 marked the organization’s first event in St. Louis since UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi in January 2018.
St. Louis native Joaquin Buckley delighted the hometown crowd by executing 4 takedowns with 100% accuracy and amassing 5:30 of control time over Nursulton Ruziboev.
Chase Hooper delivered a one-sided grappling clinic, outstriking Viacheslav Borshchev 129 to 2 and locking in a D’Arce choke at 3:00 of the second frame.
Welterweights Trey Waters (96) and Billy Goff (116) combined for 212 significant strikes over 15 brutal minutes to take home Fight of the Night honors.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta utilized a heavy grappling strategy against Olympic taekwondo medalist Robelis Despaigne, securing 3 takedowns and nearly 10 minutes of control time.
Veronica Hardy improved to 3-0 since returning to flyweight, earning three consecutive unanimous decision victories inside the Octagon.
When and where did UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento take place?
UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento (also known as UFC on ESPN 56) took place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
Who won the main event between Derrick Lewis and Rodrigo Nascimento?
Derrick Lewis defeated Rodrigo Nascimento via TKO (punches) at 0:49 of Round 3 in their five-round heavyweight main event clash.
Who won the co-main event between Joaquin Buckley and Nursulton Ruziboev?
St. Louis native Joaquin Buckley defeated Nursulton Ruziboev via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–26, 29–27) in a three-round welterweight contest.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento?
Four fighters earned $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Trey Waters vs. Billy Goff took home Fight of the Night, while Carlos Ulberg and Carlos Diego Ferreira claimed Performance of the Night honors.
What record did Derrick Lewis set with his win over Rodrigo Nascimento?
Derrick Lewis extended his promotional record for the most knockouts in UFC history to 15, and increased his total UFC heavyweight stoppage record to 15 finishes.
How fast was Carlos Ulberg’s knockout of Alonzo Menifield?
Carlos Ulberg knocked out Alonzo Menifield in just 12 seconds of Round 1, tying for the third-fastest knockout in UFC light heavyweight history.
How did Carlos Diego Ferreira defeat Mateusz Rębecki?
After weathering an early storm in Round 1, veteran Carlos Diego Ferreira dominated the latter rounds to score a TKO (punches) at 4:51 of Round 3, earning a $50,000 performance bonus.
How did Chase Hooper defeat Viacheslav Borshchev?
Chase Hooper executed a dominant ground performance, dropping Borshchev and landing 129 total strikes before locking in a brabo / D’Arce choke submission at 3:00 of Round 2.
How did Esteban Ribovics finish Terrance McKinney?
Esteban Ribovics landed a flush head kick knockout in only 37 seconds of Round 1, securing one of the cleanest high-kick finishes of 2024.
How did Waldo Cortes-Acosta defeat Robelis Despaigne?
Cortes-Acosta neutralized the Olympic taekwondo medalist’s striking by taking Despaigne down 3 times and racking up 9:49 of control time to win a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–26).
What were the official attendance and gate figures for UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento?
The event drew an official crowd of 15,960 spectators producing a live gate of $2,470,197 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
Who won the featherweight fight between Sean Woodson and Alex Caceres?
St. Louis native Sean Woodson defeated veteran Alex Caceres via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27), landing 101 significant strikes across 15 minutes.
Who won the strawweight contest between Tabatha Ricci and Tecia Pennington?
Tabatha Ricci defeated Tecia Pennington via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28), relying on 3 takedowns and 5:15 of ground control.
Where was UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento broadcast?
In the United States, both the preliminary card and the main card aired live on linear television on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+.
Who were the commentators and announcer for this event?
The event was called by cage-side commentators Brendan Fitzgerald, former middleweight champion Michael Bisping, and Laura Sanko, with Joe Martinez serving as the official cage announcer.
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