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Derrick Lewis Battles Tallison Teixeira in UFC Fight Night Main Event

It represents a pivotal test in the reshaped heavyweight division following Jon Jones’s retirement under new champion Tom Aspinall.

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Overview

  • The heavyweight showdown between No. 9-ranked Derrick Lewis and No. 12-ranked Tallison Teixeira headlines UFC Fight Night on Saturday, July 12, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
  • Preliminary fights are scheduled to begin at 16:00 Mexico City time, with the main card set for 19:00, corresponding to 17:00 in Bogotá and 19:00 in Buenos Aires.
  • Fans can stream the event live on ESPN+, Fox Sports Premium and Disney+ in key markets, with additional coverage on FOX Sports 2 in Argentina and ESPN in the U.S.
  • This heavyweight matchup is the first ranking bout since Jon Jones’s retirement under new champion Tom Aspinall and will shape the next wave of title contenders.
  • Mexican strawweight Melissa Martínez will look for her second consecutive UFC victory when she faces Fatima Kline in the preliminary card.