UFC Fight Night – Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira
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Headlined by the UFC's all-time knockout leader Derrick Lewis and undefeated heavyweight contender Tallison Teixeira, UFC Nashville saw the world's leading MMA promotion return to action after a week off following International Fight Week and UFC 317.
Fair or foul? The UFC Nashville crowd heavily booed Gabriel Bonfim's split decision win over Stephen Thompson.
The UFC’s heavyweight division is in a dire state, plagued by a lack of depth, aging veterans, and few rising stars capable of reinvigorating the weight class.
We have you covered for all of tonight's UFC Nashville results, including the co-main event between Stephen Thompson and Gabriel Bonfim.
On the main card of UFC on ESPN 70 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Charriere (21-11-1 MMA, 3-2 UFC) stunned the crowd with a finishing barrage of the hometown fighter Landwehr (18-7 MMA, 5-5 UFC). Referee Blake Grice jumped in to stop the fight at 0:27 of Round 3.
After blitzing Nzechukwu to the cage, Walker dropped for a leg and managed to secure another heel hook finish. Nzechukwu's face contorted with pain as his leg was twisted beyond its normal limits, and he tapped almost immediately.
Two-time heavyweight title challenger Derrick Lewis faces rising prospect Tallison Teixeira on Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night.
The welterweight bout took place on the prelims of UFC on ESPN 70 at Bridgestone Arena, and was filled with action for as long as it lasted. Matthews (22-7 MMA, 15-7 UFC) found the neck of Njokuani (25-11 MMA, 5-4 UFC) and cranked until the tap came at 1:09 of Round 1.