Derrick Lewis returns to action as “The Black Beast” headlines a UFC event in Nashville against heavyweight prospect Tallison Teixeira.
Here’s how to watch UFC Nashville, including streaming options to catch the preliminaries and the main card.
Where to watch UFC Nashville: Lewis vs. Teixeira
The event is on ESPN. Cord-cutters can also stream the fight on Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
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What time is UFC Nashville on today?
- Date: Saturday, July 12
- Start time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
- Location: Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, Tennessee
The main card for UFC Nashville begins at 9 p.m. ET, with the prelims starting at 6 p.m. ET. Lewis and Teixeira should make their way to the octagon around 12 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
Lewis (28-12, 1 NC) has competed in the octagon since 2014. The 40-year-old former title contender has traded wins and losses over the years. He’s 2-2 in his last four fights and holds the record for the most knockout wins (15) in UFC history.
Teixeira (8-0) made a name for himself with a knockout win on an episode of Dana White’s Contender Series. The 25-year-old recently beat Justin Tafa and is already ranked (#13) at heavyweight.
The co-main event will see Stephen Thompson return to action. “Wonderboy” (17-8-1) is a former welterweight title contender who is 1-4 in his last five fights. The former kickboxer looks to return to his winning ways.
The 42-year-old faces Gabriel Bonfim (17-1), who is on a two-fight win streak and has a 94% finishing rate. Thirteen wins have come via submission.
The entertaining Calvin Kattar (23-9) looks for his first win since 2022 when he faces Steve Garcia (17-5), on a five-fight win streak. Meanwhile, Max Griffin (20-11), 2-2 in his last four fights, headlines the prelims against Chris Curtis (31-12, 1 NC), 1-2 in his previous three fights.
UFC Nashville fight card
Main Card
- Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira; Heavyweights
- Stephen Thompson vs. Gabriel Bonfim; Welterweights
- Calvin Kattar vs. Steve Garcia; Featherweights
- Nate Landwehr vs. Morgan Charriere; Featherweights
- Vitor Petrino vs. Austen Lane; Heavyweights
- Junior Tafa vs. Tuco Tokkos; Light Heavyweights
Prelims
- Max Griffin vs. Chris Curtis; Welterweights
- Jake Matthews vs. Chidi Njokuani; Welterweights
- Lauren Murphy vs. Eduarda Moura; Flyweights
- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Valter Walker; Heavyweights
- Mitch Ramirez vs. Mike Davis; Lightweights
- Fatima Kline vs. Melissa Martinez; Strawweights
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