Derrick Lewis, UFC and Nashville
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Derrick Lewis, a two-time UFC heavyweight title challenger, extended his record for most knockouts in UFC history, putting away undefeated prospect Tallison Teixeira in the main event of UFC on ESPN 70 on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
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.
SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira fight card from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Saturday
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MMA Fighting on MSNUFC Nashville weigh-in videoIn 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.
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