The UFC returned to São Paulo for the first time since 2019, with Jailton Almeida vs. former title challenger Derrick Lewis headlining. Lewis filled in on short notice after Curtis Blaydes pulled out. The main event was complete one-way traffic from Almeida, who set the UFC Heavyweight record for control time in a fight with 21 minutes and 10 seconds.
Canceled Fights
9 fights canceledCurtis BlaydesCANCELEDJailton AlmeidaReason: Blaydes Ankle Injury
Caio BorralhoCANCELEDNursulton RuziboevReason: Ruziboev Withdrew
Elves BrenerCANCELEDEsteban RibovicsReason: Ribovics Withdrew
Rodolfo VieiraCANCELEDArmen PetrosyanReason: Petrosyan Illness
Daniel SantosCANCELEDDaniel MarcosReason: Santos Withdrew
Eduarda MouraCANCELEDSo Yul KimReason: Kim Withdrew
Ismael BonfimCANCELEDVinc PichelReason: Bonfim Missed Weight
Lucas AlexanderCANCELEDDavid OnamaReason: Onama Injury
Daniel MarcosCANCELEDVictor HugoReason: Hugo Missed Weight
Referees
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JH
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JH
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OM
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OM
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JC
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