Derrick Lewis knocked out Tallison Teixeira No. UFC Nashville (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
The curse of main event fights continues for Brazilian fighters. Protagonist of UFC Nashville, this Saturday (12), Talisson Teixeira was no match for the overwhelming power of Derrick Lewis and ended up being another victim of the UFC's all-time knockout record holder, who needed just 35 seconds to seal the deal. With the Bahian's defeat, Brazil now has nine losses in nine main event fights against foreigners in 2025.
The defeat against Derrick Lewis It was the first of Talisson Teixeira's professional MMA career. Before that, Xicão had knocked out or submitted all six of his opponents.
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On the other hand, Lewis further isolates himself as the greatest knockout artist in UFC history. Talisson Teixeira was the 16th knockout victim of the 'Black Beast,' who defends his ninth-place finish in the heavyweight rankings.
Tallison Teixeira can't resist the pressure from Derrick Lewis and suffers a knockout in 35 seconds
Derrick Lewis started the fight with a straight punch. Tallison Teixeira He landed a jab right in the face of the American, who complained of a problem with his right eye. Despite this, Lewis went all out and landed hard blows on the Brazilian, who fell to the canvas. The American wasted no time, continuing to punish Xicão with ground and pound, securing the victory by technical knockout.
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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