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SB Nation on MSNUFC Nashville video: Valter Walker taps Kennedy Nzechukwu with 3rd straight heel hook submissionValter Walker pulled off an unbelievable feat at UFC Nashville after he tapped out Kennedy Nzechukwu with a heel hook — the third consecutive time he’s won with that submission. It was a rapid-fire succession of offensive moves from Walker as he immediately stormed across the cage and tried to overwhelm Nzechukwu with strikes and he nearly succeeded.
Headlined by the UFC's all-time knockout leader Derrick Lewis and undefeated heavyweight contender Tallison Teixeira, UFC Nashville saw the world's leading MMA promotion return to action after a week off following International Fight Week and UFC 317.
Follow the UFC Nashville live blog for Stephen Thompson vs. Gabriel Bonfim, the welterweight co-main event on Saturday.
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We look at the start time for tonight's UFC Nashville fight card. A heavyweight fight between Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira headlines the UFC Fight Night card.
A storied run ends in Nashville as a pioneer makes a final walk. UFC Nashville brought the chaos fans expected from a Derrick Lewis headliner, with the
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.
The welterweight bout took place on the prelims of UFC on ESPN 70 at Bridgestone Arena, and was filled with action for as long as it lasted. Matthews (22-7 MMA, 15-7 UFC) found the neck of Njokuani (25-11 MMA, 5-4 UFC) and cranked until the tap came at 1:09 of Round 1.