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UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira Looms With Half of Bridgestone Arena Unsold

Slow ticket uptake at premium prices highlights fan hesitancy ahead of Saturday’s heavyweight showdown

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Tallison Teixeira of Brazil celebrates his victory over Justin Tarfa of New Zealand during UFC 312 at Qudos Bank Arena on February 09, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.
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Overview

  • Over half of Bridgestone Arena’s seats remain unsold less than 24 hours before UFC Fight Night, with prices ranging from about $102 to nearly $3,903.
  • Derrick Lewis weighed in at 261 pounds—his lightest since his 2014 debut—while Tallison Teixeira checked in at 259 pounds.
  • Bookmakers favor unbeaten Teixeira with a 62–73% chance to win, making Lewis a 27–32% underdog.
  • The main card’s co-headliner pits welterweight veterans Stephen Thompson against Brazilian prospect Gabriel Bonfim.
  • Projected payouts estimate Lewis’s guaranteed pay between $300,000 and $350,000 (up to $400,000 with bonuses) and Teixeira’s at about $94,000.