Derrick Lewis, Tallison Teixeira Headline UFC Return to Nashville

The UFC returns to Nashville on July 12 with a Fight Night card headlined by a heavyweight bout between undefeated Tallison Teixeira and knockout artist Derrick Lewis. Teixeira, who has finished all his fights in the first round, will face Lewis, the UFC's all-time leader in knockouts with 15, in a highly anticipated matchup at Bridgestone Arena. The card also features notable fights including featherweights Calvin Kattar versus Steve Garcia and welterweights Jake Matthews against Chidi Njokuani, as well as Chris Curtis making a welterweight return against Max Griffin. Other announced bouts include Junior Tafa vs. Tuco Tokkos, flyweights Lauren Murphy vs. Eduarda Moura, and several rising prospects competing across various weight classes. Tickets for the event go on sale starting May 30, with multiple pre-sale options available. Fans and the MMA community have shown mixed but generally enthusiastic reactions to the stacked fight card, highlighting the combination of veteran knockout power and rising talent.