Nashville, Tennessee, played host to UFC on ESPN 70 on the night of July 13, delivering a slate of fights culminating in a heavyweight clash between fan favorite Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis and Talisson Teixeira. The event, held at the Bridgestone Arena, featured a mix of finishes and decisions across both the preliminary and main cards.
The main event saw Derrick Lewis make swift work of his opponent. Known for his devastating power, Lewis reminded everyone why he remains a threat in the heavyweight division, stopping Teixeira via technical knockout in the very first round. It was a characteristic performance from Lewis, wasting no time in bringing the fight to a decisive close, much to the delight (or perhaps, fleeting surprise) of his supporters.
Beyond the headliner, the main card offered several notable outcomes:
## Main Card Results
* Heavyweight: George Tokkos defeated Junior Tafa by submission, Round 2.
* Heavyweight: Vitor Petrino defeated Austin Lino by submission, Round 1.
* Featherweight: Morgan Charrier defeated Nate Landwehr by knockout, Round 3.
* Featherweight: Steve Garcia defeated Kelvin Cattar by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
* Welterweight: Gabriel Bonfim defeated Stephen Thompson by split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28). This split decision bout proved to be a competitive highlight on the card.
The preliminary portion of the event also contributed its share of finishes and important results, setting the stage for the main card action.
## Preliminary Card Results
* Women’s Minimum Weight: Fatima Kline defeated Melissa Martinez by technical knockout, Round 3.
* Lightweight: Mike Davis defeated Mitch Ramirez by technical knockout, Round 2.
* Heavyweight: Walter Walker defeated Kennedy Nzechukwu by submission, Round 1.
* Women’s Flyweight: Eduarda Moura defeated Lauren Murphy by unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
* Welterweight: Jake Matthews defeated Chidi Njokuani by submission, Round 1.
* Welterweight: Chris Curtis defeated Max Griffin by split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28). Another split decision indicating a closely contested matchup early in the night.
Overall, UFC on ESPN 70 in Nashville delivered an action-packed night with a mix of quick finishes, submission victories, and competitive decision bouts, capped off by Derrick Lewis adding another knockout win to his impressive record.
