The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Nashville, USA, on July 13th for UFC on ESPN 70. The event promised a night of mixed martial arts action across various weight classes, culminating in a heavyweight showdown featuring the division`s knockout artist, Derrick `The Black Beast` Lewis.
In the highly anticipated main event, Derrick Lewis faced Talisson Teixeira. Known for his explosive power and ability to end fights in an instant, Lewis lived up to his reputation. Demonstrating why he remains a perennial threat in the heavyweight division, Lewis secured a technical knockout victory just minutes into the very first round. The stoppage marked another emphatic win for Lewis, adding to his extensive collection of highlight-reel finishes and saving the Nashville crowd from waiting too long for the main event`s conclusion.
While the main event provided the signature stoppage, the rest of the card delivered a mix of submissions, knockouts, and competitive decisions, ensuring a full night of fights for the fans.
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)
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)
Overall, UFC on ESPN 70 in Nashville delivered a solid fight card with memorable finishes and important victories for many contenders and rising stars across the various divisions, capped off by Derrick Lewis`s characteristic display of raw power.