The UFC returned to the Music City in raucous style on Saturday night, as UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira electrified fans inside Bridgestone Arena with a main card stacked with stoppages, dramatic decisions, and a record-extending knockout from one of the sport’s most beloved brawlers.
In the headliner, Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis wasted no time adding yet another highlight-reel finish to his storied résumé, knocking out Tallison Teixeira just 35 seconds into the first round. With the win, Lewis extended his UFC record for most knockouts and left Nashville buzzing about what could be next for the heavyweight icon.
Main Event: Derrick Lewis def. Tallison Teixeira by TKO (strikes), Round 1, 0:35
Lewis, once again back in top form under the guidance of coach Kru Bob Perez, opened the fight swinging, unfazed by Teixeira’s early aggression. After getting clipped briefly, Lewis countered with a crushing left hand that sent the Brazilian prospect to the mat. From there, the Houston native poured on follow-up punches until referee Jason Herzog waved it off.
In true “Black Beast” fashion, Lewis celebrated by taking off his shorts, delighting fans and adding another chapter to his storied post-fight antics. With back-to-back knockouts of promising Brazilian heavyweights, Lewis looks rejuvenated and could be eyeing one final charge at UFC gold.
Co-Main Event: Gabriel Bonfim def. Stephen Thompson by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
The co-main event saw Brazilian rising star Gabriel Bonfim notch the biggest win of his career, edging out veteran striker Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in a close, tactical battle. Bonfim blended striking with well-timed grappling, staying busier throughout and showing poise against the decorated kickboxer.
Though the Nashville crowd voiced their disagreement with the judges’ call, Bonfim’s balanced attack and youthful pace ultimately swayed two of the three scorecards. With this victory, Bonfim extended his UFC winning streak to three and now likely punches his ticket into the welterweight rankings.
Other Main Card Highlights:
- Morgan Charrière def. Nate Landwehr by TKO:
In front of Landwehr’s home-state fans, Charrière turned spoiler, landing precise strikes that forced a stoppage and silenced the local crowd. - Vitor Petrino def. Austen Lane by submission:
The powerful Petrino showed versatility, securing a slick submission after some heavy exchanges on the feet. - Tuco Tokkos def. Junior Tafa by submission:
Tokkos got things rolling early on the main card with a strong grappling display, tapping out Tafa and announcing himself as a rising name to watch. - Steve Garcia def. Calvin Kattar by unanimous decision:
Garcia continued his momentum with a disciplined performance, outworking the ever-tough Kattar across three rounds.
A Night to Remember in Smashville
From fast finishes to heated decisions, UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira lived up to its billing, thrilling fans inside Bridgestone Arena and beyond. As Derrick Lewis reminded everyone why he remains one of the most dangerous and entertaining fighters on the roster, the event also spotlighted a new wave of international talent eager to make their mark.
With Lewis teasing a final title run, Bonfim climbing into contention, and fresh faces delivering statement performances, Nashville witnessed the best of what the UFC has to offer: raw power, technique, heart—and a touch of the unexpected.
