Headlined by the UFC's all-time knockout leader Derrick Lewis and undefeated heavyweight contender Tallison Teixeira, UFC Nashville saw the world's leading MMA promotion return to action after a week off following International Fight Week and UFC 317.

Valter Walker pulled off an unbelievable feat at UFC Nashville after he tapped out Kennedy Nzechukwu with a heel hook — the third consecutive time he’s won with that submission. It was a rapid-fire succession of offensive moves from Walker as he immediately stormed across the cage and tried to overwhelm Nzechukwu with strikes and he nearly succeeded.

UFC Nashville happens LIVE on ESPN/ESPN+ TONIGHT (Sat. July 12, 2025) with Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira in the main event. Watch all the action right here!

We have you covered for all of tonight's UFC Nashville results, including the welterweight bout between Jake Matthews and Chidi Njokuani.

We look at the start time for tonight's UFC Nashville fight card. A heavyweight fight between Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira headlines the UFC Fight Night card.

Some major names are set to compete at UFC Nashville this weekend, but there are also several rising talents that fans will want to keep an eye on.

The UFC opens its July schedule Saturday with UFC on ESPN 70, which goes down at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there in the "Music City" to help guide viewers through the experience. Details of who will work ...

Last UFC fight: TKO loss vs. Aori Qileng at UFC Fight Night 205 on April 23, 2022 Next fight: July 12 vs. Christopher Nelson at OniFights 1 (kickboxing) Last MMA fight (also last UFC bout): Unanimous decision win s. Jimmy Flick at UFC on ESPN 58 on June 15, 2024