Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira might have some implications for the top of the Heavyweight pile, now that the potentially White House-bound Jon Jones is no longer champion. UFC Nashville’s co-main is Stephen Thompson vs.

One fighter celebrated her birthday in style by scoring a huge finish in the opening bout at UFC Nashville. Taking place at Bridgestone Arena, UFC Nashville is headlined by a heavyweight matchup between the UFC's all-time knockout leader Derrick Lewis and undefeated contender Tallison Teixeira.

In the main event, the UFC’s all-time knockout leader Derrick Lewis returns to the octagon for the first time in 14 months as he faces the undefeated Tallison Teixeira in a heavyweight matchup. Both men need to hit the heavyweight limit of 266 pounds.