UFC Announces Nine Fights for July 12 Nashville Card

UFC Nashville, scheduled for July 12 at Bridgestone Arena in Tennessee, features a headline heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis, the UFC's all-time knockout leader, and undefeated prospect Tallison Teixeira. Lewis, ranked No. 9 in the heavyweight division, brings extensive experience with 29 UFC fights and 15 finishes, while Teixeira, ranked No. 14, is known for his first-round stoppages and rapid rise since joining the UFC. The card also includes significant welterweight matchups: Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson faces rising contender Gabriel Bonfim in a fight that could determine Thompson's future and boost Bonfim's divisional standing. Additional welterweight bouts involve veterans Chris Curtis, Max Griffin, Jake Matthews, and Chidi Njokuani, each seeking to improve their UFC trajectories, with Curtis making his welterweight debut after competing at middleweight. Junior Tafa will try out a new light heavyweight class against Ateba Gautier, adding depth to the event’s diverse fight slate. Overall, UFC Nashville promises a competitive and compelling summer fight night with a mix of veteran presence and emerging talent.