UFC Nashville returns this Saturday (12) with another breathtaking event. Straight from Tennessee (USA), the organization promotes a card that promises strong emotions with a true clash of generations in the main fight. On one side, Derrick Lewis , the greatest knockout artist in the organization's history. On the other, the promising Tallison Teixeira , who seeks to build his path towards the top of the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg).
Currently ranked 13th, Tallison's mission is to contain the American veteran's destructive power and maintain his momentum in the UFC. The Brazilian, who has been riding high since his arrival in the event, knows that beating Lewis not only qualifies him for greater heights, but also cements his status as a reality in MMA's most dangerous division.
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In the co-main event, Brazil will also be well represented. Gabriel Marretinha faces the experienced Stephen Thompson in a clash that promises to shake up the welterweight division (up to 77kg). Aware of the importance of the duel, the Minas Gerais native is betting on his aggressive pace and sharp jiu-jitsu to overcome 'Wonderboy' and get closer to the top of the category currently led by Jack Della Maddalena.
Another name that stands out on the main card is Vitor Petrino . After the frustration of his fight in which he was submitted by Anthony Smith at UFC Rio, the Brazilian returns in a new division and makes his heavyweight debut against Austen Lane , a former NFL player.
In the preliminary card, two more Brazilians complete the green and yellow contingent in Nashville. In the flyweight division (up to 56,7kg), Eduarda Moura faces veteran Lauren Murphy , a former title challenger. Meanwhile, in the heavyweight division, Valter Walker , brother of Johnny Walker , faces Kennedy Nzechukwu in search of his third victory in the organization.
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UFC Nashville Results
MAIN CARD (22pm Brasília time)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Derrick Lewis defeated Tallison Teixeira by technical knockout (punches) at 35 seconds of round 1.
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Gabriel Marretinha defeated Stephen Thompson by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Steve Garcia defeated Calvin Kattar by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Morgan Charriere defeated Nate Landwehr by technical knockout (punches) at 27 seconds of round 3.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Vitor Petrino defeated Austen Lane by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:16 of Round 1.
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): George Tokkos defeated Junior Tafa by submission (katagatame) at 4:25 of round 2.
PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Chris Curtis defeated Max Griffin by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jake Matthews defeated Chidi Njokuani by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:09 of the first round.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Eduarda Moura defeated Lauren Murphy by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Valter Walker defeated Kennedy Nzechukwu by submission (heel hook) at 0:54 of the first round.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Mike Davis defeated Mitch Ramirez by technical knockout (flying knee and punches) at 4:08 of the second round.
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Fatima Kline defeated Melissa Martinez by technical knockout (head kick and punches) at 2:36 of the third round.
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