What time is UFC on ESPN 70 Tonight? Lewis vs Teixeira - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Ronald Crawley July 12, 2025, 8 a.m.

Derrick Lewis squares off against Tallison Teixeira at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, in UFC on ESPN 70's main event. Both fighters aim to strengthen their heavyweight standings by securing a victory.

Lewis last fought Rodrigo Nascimento and won with punches, showcasing his knockout power with a record of 28 wins and 23 knockouts. Teixeira remains undefeated in eight bouts with seven KOs, most recently defeating Justin Tafa decisively with knee strikes and elbows. Lewis’s experience facing tough opponents like Nascimento prepares him for Teixeira's rising prowess despite Teixeira being heavier and taller.

What time is Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira fight

Live coverage for the Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, July 12, 2025	06:00 PM	09:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, July 12, 2025	03:00 PM	06:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, July 12, 2025	10:00 PM	01:40 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, July 13, 2025	09:00 AM	12:40 PM

The UFC event takes place tonight, July 12, 2025, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The main event features a heavyweight fight between Lewis and Teixeira. The scheduled start time is 09:40 PM EST.

The main card includes five rounds. Note that the ring walk time might vary depending on the length of earlier fights on the card. It is important to be aware of this potential change.

For viewers in different countries, refer to the provided table for your local start times to ensure you don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira Fight

You can watch Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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