UFC Nashville: Lewis vs. Teixeira Leads Heavy-Hitting Card | Full Matchups & Breakdown

UFC is back in the spotlight tonight, Saturday, July 12, live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, with a stacked card full of rising prospects, aging legends, and make-or-break moments. The main event features Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis taking on knockout artist Tallison “Xicao” Teixeira, a 25-year-old Brazilian bruiser who’s finished 7 of his 8 opponents. Lewis, 40, isn't talking title runs — he just wants to keep knocking heads off. But Teixeira isn’t a “taxi cab driver” by any stretch, and tonight he’s looking to make a name at Lewis’ expense.

In the co-main event, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson will try to stave off the longest losing streak of his career against Brazilian finisher Gabriel Bonfim. Thompson, a fan favorite and striking savant, has dropped four of his last five, while Bonfim rides momentum and submission skills that could spell trouble for the aging karateka.

Other key fights include:

• Calvin Kattar, desperate to snap a brutal four-fight skid, battling Steve Garcia, who’s won five straight and could send Kattar packing with a fifth loss.
• Lauren Murphy looks to retire on a high note in her 15th UFC appearance against rising prospect Eduarda Moura.
• Jake Matthews vs. Chidi Njokuani could be a sleeper fight of the night, with both men surging.
• Heavyweight prospect Junior Tafa makes his light heavyweight debut against Tuco Tokkos, who could be fighting for his job.

Other notable prelim action includes Chris Curtis vs. Max Griffin, Fatima Kline vs. Melissa Martinez, and Mike Davis vs. Mitch Ramirez, all with real implications for the UFC’s talent landscape.

🔥 Full UFC Nashville Fight Card:

Main Card (9 PM ET, ESPN/ESPN+):

• 🟥 Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira (Heavyweight)
• 🟦 Stephen Thompson vs. Gabriel Bonfim (Welterweight)
• 🟩 Vitor Petrino vs. Austen Lane (Heavyweight)
• 🟨 Calvin Kattar vs. Steve Garcia (Featherweight)
• 🟧 Junior Tafa vs. Tuco Tokkos (Light Heavyweight)
• 🟪 Nate Landwehr vs. Morgan Charriere (Featherweight)

Prelims (6 PM ET, ESPN/ESPN+):

• Chris Curtis vs. Max Griffin
• Jake Matthews vs. Chidi Njokuani
• Lauren Murphy vs. Eduarda Moura
• Fatima Kline vs. Melissa Martinez
• Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Valter Walker
• Mike Davis vs. Mitch Ramirez

💥 MainEvent.News Spin:

UFC Nashville is more than just another fight night — it’s a proving ground and a farewell tour all in one. While the headlines go to Lewis and Teixeira, the real drama lies in the desperation and heart scattered across the card. From Lauren Murphy’s final walk to Calvin Kattar’s last stand, and Wonderboy’s battle to stay relevant, this is a card built on urgency, redemption, and legacy. MainEvent.News is locked in — because in this sport, one night can change everything.