The weigh-ins for UFC on ESPN 56 are now complete, but the event has been dealt a blow as one fight has been scrapped due to a no-show and medical concerns. Jared Gooden, who has a history of weight issues, failed to appear for his welterweight bout against Kevin Jousset.

UFC officials announced that the preliminary card bout has been cancelled, citing unspecified medical concerns with Gooden. No further details were provided regarding the nature of these concerns. It's worth noting that Gooden has had previous instances of missing weight, including once being 177 pounds for a welterweight fight against Carlston Harris and 174 pounds ahead of a decision loss to Randy Brown in late 2021.

With the cancellation of the Gooden vs. Jousset fight, the main event now takes center stage. Two-time heavyweight title challenger Derrick Lewis will face Rodrigo Nascimento. Both fighters successfully made weight during the weigh-ins held at the UFC host hotel in St. Louis. Nascimento weighed in at 264.5 pounds, while Lewis tipped the scales at 264, officially setting up their highly anticipated clash.

The UFC on ESPN 56 event is set to take place at the nearby Enterprise Center on Saturday. This event will be broadcasted on ESPN and ESPN+. Fans eagerly await the showdown between Lewis and Nascimento, as Lewis looks to continue his quest for another title opportunity against a tough opponent in Nascimento.

Unfortunately, the absence of the Gooden vs. Jousset bout is a disappointment for fight fans. However, there are still several exciting matchups on the card to keep spectators entertained. For more information on the UFC on ESPN 56 event, fans can visit MMA Junkie's event hub.

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