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UFC Fight Night Lewis vs Teixeira: Date, time, preview, fighter stats, betting odds and how to watch on TV and stream online
TIL Creatives Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira face off in the UFC Fight Night main event at Bridgestone Arena.
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira cannot be missed tonight. UFC returns to the octagon on Saturday, July 12, 2025. UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira will be shown live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The main card features a heavyweight clash between veteran Derrick Lewis and undefeated Tallison Teixeira. Fans can stream the event online through ESPN+ and Lewis enters the fight with a record of 28-12-0. His last victory came against Rodrigo Nascimento in May 2024. It ended by TKO from punches. Lewis has the most knockouts in UFC history. He has not fought since that win and pulled out of his scheduled November 2024 fight due to a medical issue.
Tallison Teixeira comes in with an undefeated 8-0-0 record. The 25-year-old Brazilian defeated Justin Tafa in February 2025 with a knee to the body and elbow. That win earned him a Performance of the Night bonus. He has finished all his fights in Round 1, including 7 knockouts and 1 submission.
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The co-main event features Stephen Thompson vs. Gabriel Bonfim in a welterweight clash. Calvin Kattar faces Steve Garcia in the featherweight division. Other fights include:
Nate Landwehr vs. Morgan Charrière
Vitor Petrino vs. Austen LaneJunior Tafa vs. Tuco Tokkos
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: Prelims begin at 6:00 p.m. ET, Main Card starts at 9:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN
Streaming Platform: ESPN+ (subscription required), Fubo (free trial available)Viewers can watch on devices like phones, computers, tablets, or TVs using the ESPN+ app. Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV also offer livestream the event:ESPN+: $11.99/month or $119.99/yearDisney Trio Bundle: ESPN+, Hulu, Disney+ for $16.99/monthFubo: Free trial availableHulu + Live TV: Includes ESPN channelThese platforms allow fans to watch the full fight card, including prelims and main events.
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Lewis Record: 28-12-0Teixeira Record: 8-0-0Lewis Significant Strikes Landed per Minute: 2.48Teixeira Significant Strikes Landed vs. Tafa: 14.61Height/Reach Advantage: Teixeira +4 inches in bothOdds (BetMGM): Lewis +260 | Teixeira -325Teixeira is favored. Best bets include Teixeira by KO/TKO/DQ at -225 or in Round 1 at -125. The over/under is set at 1.5 rounds, as per 40, Derrick Lewis may be nearing the end of his UFC career. He is 3-5 in his last 8 bouts. His strategy may include takedowns to avoid Teixeira's first-round striking has never gone past the first round. Fans will be watching to see if his streak continues against the most experienced fighter he has faced.
How can I livestream UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira for free?
You can use a free trial of Fubo or subscribe to ESPN+ to stream the full UFC Fight Night event live on Saturday night.
What time does the UFC Fight Night main card start?
The UFC Fight Night main card starts at 9:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 12, 2025, and will be aired live on ESPN and ESPN+.
