UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira

UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 12, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.

Background

The event marked the promotion's seventh visit to Nashville and first since UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font in August 2023.
A heavyweight bout between former UFC Heavyweight Championship challenger Derrick Lewis and undefeated prospect Tallison Teixeira headlined the event.
Junior Tafa faced Tuco Tokkos in a light heavyweight bout at this event. They were originally scheduled to compete at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo in May, but both Tafa and Tokkos were forced to withdraw due to an injury.
A middleweight bout between Ateba Gautier and Robert Valentin was scheduled for this event. However, the bout was moved to UFC 318 one week later for unknown reasons.

Results

Bonus awards

The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.

Fight of the Night: Morgan Charrière vs. Nate Landwehr
Performance of the Night: Valter Walker and '''Fatima Kline'''