The Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee hosts a classic veteran vs. rising prospect showdown as knockout legend Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis (28–12, 1 NC) faces undefeated Brazilian phenom Tallison Teixeira (8–0) in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira. With both fighters known for their finishing power, this bout promises chaos and could reshape the heavyweight rankings.
Fight Details
| Event | Info |
| Date | Saturday, July 12, 2025 |
| Location | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville |
| Time | Main Event ~11:45 PM ET |
| Broadcast | ESPN / ESPN+ |
| Weight Class | Heavyweight (265 lbs) |
| Rounds | 5 |
Fighter Breakdown
🇺🇸 Derrick Lewis
Age: 40
Height/Reach: 6’3″ / 79″
Team: Main Street Boxing & Muay Thai
Record: 28–12 (23 KO, 1 SUB)
Recent Form: TKO win over Rodrigo Nascimento (May 2024)
Strengths: KO power, counter-striking, clinch offense, ground-and-pound
UFC Stats: Most knockouts in UFC history (14), 9 first-round finishes
Lewis is a juggernaut with deceptive athleticism and underrated wrestling. He thrives in small spaces, striking off breaks, and exploding from bottom positions with raw power. Despite age and mileage, he remains one of the most dangerous heavyweights in the sport.
🇧🇷 Tallison Teixeira
Age: 25
Height/Reach: 6’7″ / 83″
Team: Team Lucas Mineiro
Record: 8–0 (7 KO, 1 SUB)
Recent Form: 35-second KO of Justin Tafa (Feb 2025)
Strengths: Length, jab, body kicks, BJJ black belt, blitz combinations
Notable Fact: Trained under Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira; owns an inverted triangle-armbar win
Teixeira is a towering striker with surprising agility and a dangerous grappling base. He’s finished every opponent inside the first round and enters ranked #13 in the division after just one UFC appearance.
Tale of the Tape
| Attribute | Lewis | Teixeira |
| Height | 6’3″ | 6’7″ |
| Reach | 79″ | 83″ |
| Striking Accuracy | 48% | 45% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 41% | 65% |
| Takedown Defense | 55% | 73% |
| UFC Finish Rate | 86% | 100% |
Key Storylines
Youth vs Experience: Lewis has fought for UFC gold and holds the KO record; Teixeira is just two fights into his UFC career.
Power vs Pressure: Both fighters can end the fight with one shot—expect early fireworks.
Grappling X-Factor: Teixeira’s BJJ pedigree vs Lewis’s explosive get-ups and ground striking.
Legacy Stakes: A win for Lewis keeps him in the top 10; a win for Teixeira could launch him into title contention.
FIGHT ODDS
Derrick Lewis + 240
Tallison Teixeira – 300
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 11, 2025
