Lewis Loses to Teixeira in UFC Nashville Main Event
Derrick Lewis defeated Tallison Teixeira by first-round TKO at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira on July 12, 2025, in Nashville. The heavyweight main event ended at 0:35 after Lewis finished Teixeira with strikes.
Derrick Lewis, known as “The Black Beast,” enters the fight with a professional record of 28-12-0 (1 NC), including 15 knockouts in the UFC. Despite struggling with consistency in recent years, Lewis remains one of the most feared strikers in the heavyweight division. His last appearance in the Octagon came in May 2024, when he secured a third-round knockout victory over Rodrigo Nascimento. With his trademark power and resilience, Lewis aims to reestablish himself as a top contender.
Tallison Teixeira, nicknamed “Xicão,” is the tallest active fighter in the UFC at 6’8″. The 25-year-old Brazilian boasts a flawless professional record of 8-0, with seven knockouts and one submission. Teixeira earned his UFC contract with a first-round knockout on Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2024. He followed up with a stunning 35-second knockout victory over Justin Tafa at UFC 312 in February 2025, solidifying his reputation as a dangerous finisher.
The fight ended only 35 seconds into the first round. After Teixeira briefly rocked Lewis, Lewis countered with a left hand, dropped him, and followed with strikes until the referee stopped the contest. The win added another knockout to Lewis’s UFC record and closed the Nashville main event.
(Sources: MMA News Highlights, UFC Official Records, Bloody Elbow Coverage)
