The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to ESPN airwaves this weekend with a heavyweight main event.
both made weight for the 12-fight card. Both men weighed near the 266-pound limit, so there won't be a major weight difference. All fighters made weight except forThis marks the 12th UFC main event for"The Black Beast." However, Lewis has struggled recently and is on a 1-4 stretch. A win over. Lewis will look to show he still has something left at 39 and officially weighed 264 pounds.
Meanwhile, this is the first UFC main event for Nascimento ."Yogi Bear" is riding a three-fight win streak over. All of those wins came via decision, although the 265-pound heavyweight may look to show off his submission game against Lewis. UFC on ESPN 56 will air on ESPN and ESPN+ in its entirety on Saturday. Prelims begin at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT, while the main card starts at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
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