Arena of UFC Nashville. Photo: Reproduction/UFC
O UFC Nashville returns this Saturday (12) with another breathtaking event. Direct from Tennessee (USA), the organization promotes a card that promises strong emotions with a true clash of generations in the main fight. On one side, Derrick Lewis, the greatest knockout artist in the organization's history. On the other hand, the promising Tallison Teixeira, who is looking to build his way to the top of the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg).
Currently ranked 13th, Tallison's mission is to contain the American veteran's destructive power and maintain his momentum in the UFC. The Brazilian, who has been riding high since his arrival in the event, knows that beating Lewis not only qualifies him for greater heights, but also cements his status as a reality in MMA's most dangerous division.
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In the co-main event, Brazil will also be well represented. Gabriel Marretinha face the experienced Stephen Thompson in a clash that promises to shake up the welterweight division (up to 77kg). Aware of the importance of the duel, the Minas Gerais native is banking on an aggressive pace and sharp jiu-jitsu to overcome 'Wonderboy' and get closer to the top of the category currently led by Jack Della Maddalena.
Another name that draws attention on the main card is Victor Petrino. After the frustration of the fight in which he ended up being finished by Anthony Smith, at UFC Rio, the Brazilian returns in a new division and debuts among the heavyweights against austen lane, former NFL player.
On the preliminary card, two more Brazilians complete the green and yellow troop in Nashville. In the flyweight division (up to 56,7 kg), Eduardo Moura measures forces with the veteran Lauren Murphy, former title challenger. Among the heavyweights, Walter Walker, brother of Johnny Walker, faces Kennedy Nzechukwu in search of his third triumph in the organization.
Stay tuned here to follow the results of the UFC Nashville: Derrick Lewis x Tallison Teixeira. PODCASTS and REAL TIME.
UFC Nashville Results
MAIN CARD (22pm Brasília time)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Derrick Lewis derrotou Tallison Teixeira by technical knockout (punches) 35s into R1
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Gabriel Marretinha derrotou Stephen Thompson in the judges' split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Steve Garcia derrotou Calvin kattar in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Morgan Carriere derrotou nate landwehr by technical knockout (punches) 27s into R3
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Victor Petrino derrotou austen lane via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4min16s of R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): George Tokkos derrotou Junior Tafa via submission (katagatame) at 4min25s of R2
PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Chris Curtis derrotou Max griffin by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jake matthews derrotou Chidi Njōkuani by submission (rear naked choke) at 1:09 of the first round
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Eduardo Moura derrotou Lauren Murphy by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Walter Walker derrotou Kennedy Nzechukwu by submission (heel hook) at 54 seconds of the first round.
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mike Davis derrotou Mitch Ramirez by technical knockout (flying knee and punches) at 4:08 of the second round.
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Fatima Kline derrotou Melissa Martinez by technical knockout (head kick and punches) at 2:36 of the third round.
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