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UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira - Post-Fight Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira Poster - UFC Data Analytics
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Nashville, Tennessee
Bridgestone Arena
Event Completed12 Fights2 Performance Bonuses
Main Card: ESPN/ESPN+
Prelims: ESPN/ESPN+
Start Time: 7:00 PM ET

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira - Fight Results & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira - Post-Fight Results

Complete Fight Results & Performance Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira delivered explosive action from Nashville with Derrick Lewis stunning Tallison Teixeira in a massive heavyweight upset. The card featured three official fight bonuses (one Fight of the Night and two Performance of the Night), spectacular finishes, and several ranking implications across multiple divisions. Our post-fight analysis covers all results, technical breakdowns, and career implications.

📊Analysis Reliability Framework

Our analytical model considers UFC experience as one of several factors for optimal predictions. While we can analyze any fight, fighters with 5+ UFC bouts provide more comprehensive data for our statistical modeling. This doesn't diminish the quality of our analysis for newer fighters - it's simply one criterion we factor into our confidence assessments.

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High Risk (**)

<3 UFC Bouts

Limited UFC data available. Analysis relies more heavily on external sources and pre-UFC performance patterns.

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Moderate Risk (*)

3-4 UFC Bouts

Meaningful UFC sample size with good analytical foundation. Reliable insights with solid confidence levels.

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Optimal Data

5+ UFC Bouts

Comprehensive statistical foundation enabling highest confidence analysis and predictive accuracy.

Note: All fights receive thorough analysis regardless of UFC experience levels. This framework simply helps calibrate confidence in our predictions.

Main EventHeavyweight🔴
Derrick Lewis

Derrick Lewis

"The Black Beast"

29-12-0

VS
+230 / -270
KO/TKO - Left Hook and follow-up punches
Lewis stunned Teixeira with a left hook and finished him with ground strikes
R1 0:35
Tallison Teixeira

Tallison Teixeira

"Xicao"

8-1-0

Welterweight🟢
Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson

"Wonderboy"

17-9-1

VS
+300 / -400
Decision - Split
Scorecards: 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 for Bonfim
R3 5:00
Gabriel Bonfim

Gabriel Bonfim

"Marretinha"

18-1-0

Featherweight🟢
Calvin Kattar

Calvin Kattar

"The Boston Finisher"

23-10-0

VS
+103 / -123
Decision - Unanimous
Scorecards: 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 for Garcia
R3 5:00
Steve Garcia

Steve Garcia

"Mean Machine"

18-5-0

Featherweight🟡
🥊Fight of the Night
Nate Landwehr

Nate Landwehr

"The Train"

18-7-0

VS
+220 / -260
KO/TKO - Punches
Charrière dropped Landwehr with a left hook and finished with ground strikes
R3 0:27
Morgan Charriere

Morgan Charriere

"The Last Pirate"

21-11-1

Light Heavyweight🟢
Vitor Petrino

Vitor Petrino

"Icao"

12-2-0

VS
-700 / +500
Submission - Rear Naked Choke
Petrino secured the takedown and transitioned to back control for the submission
R1 4:16
Light Heavyweight🔴
Junior Tafa

Junior Tafa

"The Juggernaut"

6-4-0

VS
-160 / +140
Submission - Arm Triangle Choke
Tokkos secured the takedown and locked in the arm triangle choke
R2 4:52
Welterweight🟢
Chris Curtis

Chris Curtis

"The Action Man"

32-12-0

VS
-315 / +265
Decision - Split
Scorecards: 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 for Curtis
R3 5:00
Max Griffin

Max Griffin

"Pain"

20-12-0

Welterweight🟢
Jake Matthews

Jake Matthews

"The Celtic Kid"

22-7-0

VS
+130 / -150
Submission - Rear Naked Choke
Matthews secured an early takedown and quickly transitioned to back control
R1 1:09
Chidi Njokuani

Chidi Njokuani

"Bang Bang"

25-11-0

Women's Flyweight🟡
Lauren Murphy

Lauren Murphy

"Lucky"

16-7-0

VS
+425 / -600
Decision - Unanimous
Scorecards: 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 for Moura
R3 5:00
Eduarda Moura

Eduarda Moura

"Ronda"

12-1-0

Light Heavyweight🟡
Performance of the Night
Kennedy Nzechukwu

Kennedy Nzechukwu

"African Savage"

14-6-0

VS
-205 / +175
Submission - Heel Hook
Walker secured the takedown and immediately attacked the legs for a lightning-fast submission
R1 0:54
Valter Walker

Valter Walker

"The Clean Monster"

14-1-0

Lightweight🔴
Mike Davis

Mike Davis

"Beast Boy"

12-3-0

VS
-900 / +600
KO/TKO - Knee and punches
Davis landed a devastating knee to the body followed by ground strikes
R2 4:08
Mitch Ramirez

Mitch Ramirez

"The Fight Stalker"

8-3-0

Women's Strawweight🔴
Performance of the Night
Fatima Kline

Fatima Kline

"The Archangel"

8-1-0

VS
-1200 / +800
KO/TKO - Head kick
Kline landed a picture-perfect head kick that dropped Martinez instantly
R3 2:36
Melissa Martinez

Melissa Martinez

"Super Mely"

8-2-0

Event Results Summary

12
Total Fights
4
Knockouts
4
Submissions
3
Fight Bonuses

Accuracy of our Picks

100%
Prediction Accuracy
5
Correct Predictions
5
Total Fights Analyzed
+2.82
Betting Units (P&L)

Our AI-powered MMA analytics model correctly predicted all 5 fight outcomes for the UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira optimal setup bouts, achieving a perfect 100% accuracy rate. With proper odds calculation, we finished with a +2.82 unit profit for this event. These were fights where both fighters had sufficient UFC experience for reliable statistical analysis.

Correct Predictions (5) | +2.82 Units

Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim
Predicted: Bonfim (75%) ✓ Won: Bonfim | +0.25 Units (-400 odds)
Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia
Predicted: Garcia (65%) ✓ Won: Garcia | +0.81 Units (-123 odds)
Vitor Petrino vs Austen Lane
Predicted: Petrino (78%) ✓ Won: Petrino | +0.14 Units (-700 odds)
Chris Curtis vs Max Griffin
Predicted: Curtis (65%) ✓ Won: Curtis | +0.32 Units (-315 odds)
Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani
Predicted: Matthews (60%) ✓ Won: Matthews | +1.30 Units (+130 odds)

Incorrect Predictions (0) | 0 Units

Perfect prediction record for this event!

Betting Unit System: Each pick represents 1 unit. Actual odds determine profit/loss. Total P&L: +2.82 (wins) - 0 (losses) = +2.82 units

These 5 optimal setup fights featured fighters with sufficient UFC experience for reliable analysis. Our perfect 100% accuracy rate translated to an excellent profit thanks to the favorable odds, especially the underdog Matthews at +130.

Model Probabilities vs Market Odds Summary

FightFighter AModel Prob AMarket Odds AImplied Prob AFighter BModel Prob BMarket Odds BImplied Prob BValue
Stephen vs GabrielStephen Thompson25.0%+30025.0%Gabriel Bonfim75.0%-40080.0%Aligned
Calvin vs SteveCalvin Kattar35.0%+10349.3%Steve Garcia65.0%-12355.2%Garcia +9.8%
Nate vs MorganNate Landwehr40.0%+22031.3%Morgan Charrière60.0%-26072.2%Landwehr +8.7%
Vitor vs AustenVitor Petrino78.0%-70087.5%Austen Lane22.0%+50016.7%Lane +5.3%
Chris vs MaxChris Curtis72.0%-31575.9%Max Griffin28.0%+26527.4%Aligned
Jake vs ChidiJake Matthews60.0%+13043.5%Chidi Njokuani40.0%-15060.0%Matthews +16.5%
Lauren vs EduardaLauren Murphy26.0%+42519.0%Eduarda Moura74.0%-60085.7%Murphy +7.0%
Kennedy vs ValterKennedy Nzechukwu70.0%-20567.2%Valter Walker30.0%+17536.4%Aligned
High Value
15%+ Edge
Medium Value
10-15% Edge
Low Value
5-10% Edge
No Value
Under 5% Edge

Event Highlights

Event Recap

Explosive Main Event

The main event delivered vintage Derrick Lewis as "The Black Beast" reminded everyone why he's one of the most dangerous knockout artists in the heavyweight division. Lewis needed just 35 seconds to demolish Tallison Teixeira with devastating ground-and-pound, showcasing his explosive finishing ability. The Brazilian challenger was unable to establish any meaningful offense before Lewis's power overwhelmed him, securing the knockout via punches to the head on the ground and maintaining his reputation as the heavyweight division's most feared finisher.

Submission Showcase Excellence

The card was dominated by exceptional grappling performances, featuring four spectacular submission victories. Vitor Petrino delivered a masterclass in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a first-round rear naked choke over Austen Lane, while Tuco Tokkos overcame Junior Tafa's superior striking to secure an arm triangle in the second round. Jake Matthews continued his submission streak with a lightning-fast rear naked choke against Chidi Njokuani in just 1:09, and Valter Walker stunned the heavyweight division with an extremely rare heel hook finish over Kennedy Nzechukwu in under a minute.

Memorable Night Highlights

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira delivered an action-packed evening with diverse finishing sequences across multiple weight classes. The card featured explosive knockouts (Lewis, Charriere, Davis, Kline), technical submissions (Petrino, Tokkos, Matthews, Walker), and competitive decisions (Bonfim, Garcia, Curtis, Moura). Several fighters made significant statements, with Gabriel Bonfim upsetting veteran Stephen Thompson, Steve Garcia overwhelming Calvin Kattar with relentless volume, Morgan Charriere delivering a spectacular comeback knockout, and Fatima Kline securing a dramatic third-round TKO victory. The night showcased the depth and talent across all divisions, from strawweight to heavyweight.

💰 Official Performance Bonuses
Fight of the Night ($50,000 each):
Morgan Charrière and Nate Landwehr - Their thrilling featherweight battle showcased exceptional heart and skill, with both fighters engaging in non-stop action before Charrière's spectacular third-round comeback knockout.
Performance of the Night ($50,000 each):
Valter Walker - Delivered one of the most technically impressive and rare submissions in heavyweight history with a lightning-fast heel hook finish in just 54 seconds.
Fatima Kline - Secured a picture-perfect head kick knockout in the third round, showcasing exceptional timing and technique in women's strawweight action.
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