What's Next for Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira After UFC Nashville?

Dana White shares controversial opinion on Derrick Lewis' 35-second knockout win

Derrick Lewis secured another stoppage on Saturday night, extending his UFC knockout record to 16. However, not everyone believes the fight should have been stopped.It took 'The Black Beast' less than a minute to end Tallison Teixeira's unbeaten streak last time out. The heavy-hitter landed a crushing left hand, sending the Brazilian down to the ground before following up with several unanswered shots, forcing Jason Herzog to bring an end to the…

UFC Nashville Winners: Who Should They Fight Next?

UFC Nashville shook up the divisions! Discover who Derrick Lewis, Gabriel Bonfim, Steve Garcia, Morgan Charrière, Vitor Petrino, and Tuco Tokkos should fight next. The post UFC Nashville Winners: Who Should They Fight Next? first appeared on MMA UK.

What's next for Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira after UFC Nashville?

Following UFC Nashville, here is what I think should be next for the heavyweight contenders of Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira.

What’s Next: UFC Nashville’s Veterans and Rising Stars

The UFC Nashville event showcased a series of significant matchups, highlighting a shift between veteran fighters and up-and-coming talents. In the main event, Derrick Lewis knocked out Tallison Teixeira in just 35 seconds, while Stephen Thompson faced Gabriel Bonfim in a closely contested bout, cementing a three-fight losing streak. Other notable fighters like Calvin Kattar and Nate Landwehr lost their respective matches, prompting discussions …

Monday Morning Hangover: What’s next for Tallison Teixeira after controversial knockout loss at UFC Nashville?

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC UFC Nashville blew the roof off Bridgestone Arena this past weekend (Sat., July 12, 2025) in Nashville, Tenn., leaving several fighters feeling the post-fight blues. Among them was Calvin Kattar, who suffered his fifth straight loss after coming up short against Steve Garcia. And Junior Tafa, who had a rude welcome to the Light Heavyweight division after he was submitted by Tuco Tokkos in the second round (see it …

Stephen Thompson Suffers Gruesome Shin Injury in UFC Nashville Loss to Gabriel Bonfim

Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson suffered a significant shin injury during a split decision loss to Gabriel Bonfim in the UFC Fight Night co-main event on July 12, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. A checked leg kick opened a deep cut on his shin, requiring stitches. The 42-year-old continued fighting, landing a notable head kick, but ...