Derrick Lewis e Tallison Teixeira make the main fight of the UFC Nashville (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)
After a weekend off, Ultimate lands in the state of Tennessee this Saturday (12) for the UFC Nashville, led by a duel of giants. In the main event, the organization's knockout record holder Derrick Lewis defends ninth place in the ranking against the promise Tallison Teixeira, who is trying, in turn, to break the 'Brazilian curse' and become the first representative of the country to win a main fight against a foreigner in 2025.
Until now, Renato Moicano, Gregory Robocop, Alex Poatán, Diego lopes, Deiveson Figueiredo, Gilbert Durinho e Charles of the Bronx represented Brazil in main events against foreign athletes in 2025, but all ended up losing. Brazil's only main event victory was due to Mackenzie dern, at UFC Las Vegas 101, the first event of the year, but it occurred over the compatriot Amanda ribas.
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Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira clash as knockout giants at UFC Nashville
Protagonist of the event, Derrick Lewis He has knocked out an incredible 15 opponents in the Octagon, a number that makes him the greatest knockout artist in UFC history. Although he's not in the best of times in his career, with four losses in his last six fights, the former title challenger remains a threat to his rivals, as evidenced by his recent knockouts of the Brazilians. Rodrigo Zé Colmeia e Marcos Foot.
On the other side, Tallison Teixeira is one of the UFC's main bets for the renewal of the heavyweight division. At 25 years old, the 2,03'XNUMX" tall giant from Bahia is undefeated in professional MMA, with eight wins in eight fights, all of them in the first round.
Signed through the Contender Series last year, 'Xicão' debuted in the organization in February of this year, with a brutal lightning knockout over justin tafa in just 35 seconds, which earned him the 'Performance of the Night' bonus at UFC 312 and 13th place in the heavyweight rankings.
More Brazil at UFC Nashville
Besides Tallison Teixeira, four more fighters represent Brazil in the octagon of UFC Nashville: Gabriel Marretinha, Victor Petrino, Eduardo Moura e Walter Walker.
Scheduled for the co-main event, Marretinha, like 'Xicão,' faces a generational clash. The 77,1-year-old welterweight (up to 27 kg) from Brasília is trying to gain a place in the division rankings and will face 'Wonderboy.' Stephen Thompson, 15 years older.
Still on the main card, the miner Victor Petrino debuts in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) and tries to shake off his bad form against the North American austen lane, former American football player.
In another generational clash, this time on the preliminary card, the promising flyweight (up to 56,7 kg) from Bahia Eduardo Moura is facing the former title challenger Lauren Murphy.
First Brazilian in action in UFC Nashville, Walter Walker, Johnny's younger and heavier brother, faces the Nigerian Kennedy Nzechukwu in the heavyweight division.
UFC Nashville technical sheet
Data: July 12, 2025
Open Hours: From 19pm (Brasília time)
Location: Bridgeston Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.
MAIN CARD (22pm Brasília time)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Derrick Lewis x Tallison Teixeira
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Stephen Thompson x Gabriel Marretinha
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Calvin kattar x Steve Garcia
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): nate landwehr x Morgan Carriere
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Victor Petrino x austen lane
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Junior Tafa x George Tokkos
PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Max griffin x Chris Curtis
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jake matthews x Chidi Njōkuani
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Lauren Murphy x Eduardo Moura
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Kennedy Nzechukwu x Walter Walker
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mitch Ramirez x Mike Davis
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Fatima Kline x Melissa Martinez
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