On July 12, 2025, UFC returns to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira, a clash between the veteran knockout artist Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis (28‑12‑0, 1 NC) and unbeaten Brazilian prospect Tallison “Xicão” Teixeira (8‑0‑0).

Tale of the Tape

Fighter Height Weight Age Reach Sig. Strikes (LPM) Sig. Striking Accuracy
Derrick Lewis 6'3" 266 lb 40 79″ 2.48 51%
Tallison Teixeira 6'7" 263 lb 25 83″ 14.61 60.32 %

Lewis has the edge in experience, but Teixeira’s size, reach, and output make him a dangerous up-and-comer.

Betting Landscape

The oddsmakers favor the younger fighter:

  • Teixeira: approx. –270 (implied 70% win probability)

  • Lewis: approx. +215 to +230, offering potential value for underdog bettors

On Polymarket, the prediction market is giving Lewis only a 29% have of winning:

Threat & Momentum

  • Lewis holds the record for most knockouts in UFC history (15), and his ability to end a fight with one punch makes him a constant threat.

  • Teixeira has finished all eight of his professional wins in the first round, combining explosive power with surgical precision.

Match Scenario Insights

  • Average fight duration favors Teixeira—his bouts rarely last beyond the first minute, while Lewis’s often stretch multiple rounds.

  • Activity edge goes to Teixeira as well, who’s fought more recently and more often in the past 12 months.

Key Questions to Watch

  1. Can Lewis survive the opening minute? Teixeira is known for overwhelming opponents immediately.

  2. Will reach and youth overcome power and experience? Lewis has seen it all—but Teixeira brings new problems.

  3. Can the veteran turn back the clock? A win here would halt Teixeira’s momentum and keep Lewis in the heavyweight mix.