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Jake Matthews met the media Saturday after his first-round submission win over Chidi Njokuani at UFC on ESPN 70.
Stephen Thompson thanks fans after UFC Nashville injury, reveals his shin split to the bone in gruesome update following fight cancellation.
SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira fight card from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Saturday
After his first loss in nearly six years, Mike Davis needed an emphatic return to the win column. He got one at UFC Nashville.
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.
We have you covered for all of tonight's UFC Nashville results, including the welterweight bout between Jake Matthews and Chidi Njokuani.
Valter Walker extended his remarkable three-fight heel hook submission win streak by tapping out Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC Nashville. Walker has bounced back nicely since dropping his UFC debut against Lukasz Brzeski last year and is knocking on the door of a potential spot in the heavyweight Top 15.
It was not the prettiest of sights for No. 14-ranked featherweight contender Calvin Kattar. At UFC Nashville Saturday night, Kattar fell short of expectations w
Gabriel Bonfim (18-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) outworked Thompson (17-9-1 MMA, 12-9-1 UFC) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, and after the fight, "Wonderboy" posted a short video on social media – on crutches – showing his shin wrapped and saying that it was "split to the bone."
Lewis vs. Teixeira capped off an eventful night of fights at UFC Nashville. Former UFC title challenger Stephen Thompson and surging welterweight Gabriel Bonfim battled in a wild co-main event, while rising stars like Morgan Charriere added value with big finishes.
Some major names are set to compete at UFC Nashville this weekend, but there are also several rising talents that fans will want to keep an eye on.