Derrick Lewis is set to face Tallison Teixeira in the main event of UFC on ESPN 70 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Both heavyweight contenders are looking for a crucial win to improve their standing in the division.
Lewis is coming off a victory over Rodrigo Nascimento, showcasing his renowned knockout power. His record stands at 28 wins with 23 knockouts. Teixeira maintains an undefeated record of eight wins, seven by knockout. His most recent win was a decisive performance against Justin Tafa. Lewis`s experience against top-level competition provides a challenge for Teixeira`s rising career, despite Teixeira holding advantages in height and weight.
Fight Start Times
Live coverage for the UFC on ESPN 70 main card begins at 06:00 PM EST. The main event featuring Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira is expected to have ring walks around 09:40 PM EST. Keep in mind that the exact ring walk time can vary depending on how long the preceding fights last.
Below is a table indicating the main card start times and approximate main event ring walk times for various regions on Saturday, July 12, 2025 (or Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Australia):
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Lewis vs Teixeira Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 09:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 06:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 01:40 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 12:40 PM |
How to Watch
In the USA, you can watch the Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira fight and the full UFC on ESPN 70 card via ESPN+.
Fighter Profiles
Derrick Lewis
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 120.7 kg
- Total Fights: 40
- Record: 28 / 12 / 0 (Win / Loss / Draw)
Tallison Teixeira
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 203 cm
- Weight: 118.8 kg
- Total Fights: 8
- Record: 8 / 0 / 0 (Win / Loss / Draw)
Full Fight Card
The complete fight lineup for UFC on ESPN 70 includes:
- Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira (Heavyweight Main Event)
- Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim (Welterweight)
- Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia (Featherweight)
- Nate Landwehr vs Morgan Charriere (Featherweight)
- Vitor Petrino vs Austen Lane (Light Heavyweight)
- Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos (Heavyweight)
- Max Griffin vs Chris Curtis (Middleweight)
- Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani (Welterweight)
- Lauren Murphy vs Eduarda Moura (Women`s Flyweight)
- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Valter Walker (Light Heavyweight)
- Mitch Ramirez vs Mike Davis (Lightweight)
- Fatima Kline vs Melissa Martinez (Women`s Strawweight)
