Tallison Teixeira Becomes Brazil’s Last Hope to Break UFC Curse Against Derrick Lewis

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira Live Fight Coverage

Get the live coverage of UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on July 12, 2025 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims.

Tallison Teixeira Becomes Brazil’s Last Hope to Break UFC Curse Against Derrick Lewis

It’s been a rough stretch for Brazilian fighters who will headline UFC events in 2025. From Charles Oliveira to Diego Lopes, each man has fallen short. Even former champions have been unable to stop the decline. Out of ten recent main events, Brazil has just one win, and that came from Mackenzie Dern, who splits her roots between the U.S. and Brazil. The curse is real so far, and only Tallison Teixeira can stop the bleeding. Teixeira has the kin…

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