Lewis easily handled Teixeira in a matter of seconds on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville in what was his first fight in more than a year. The 40-year-old, who is the UFC’s all-time knockout leader, added another TKO to his tally when he handled the 6-foot-7 Brazilian without much of an issue whatsoever.

Knockout king Derrick Lewis extended his record by making quick work of Tallison Teixeira in the UFC on ESPN 70 main event.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight Derrick Lewis notched his 16th knockout, extending his all-time record, when he stopped Tallison Teixeira in 35 seconds at UFC Nashville last night (Sat., July 12, 2025) inside Bridgestone Arena in Nashville ...

The main event of UFC Nashville saw Derrick Lewis square off with undefeated contender Tallison Teixeira in a heavyweight bout.