The final logistical hurdle ahead of fight night has been cleared. In Nashville, Tennessee, all athletes scheduled to compete under the UFC banner successfully navigated the official weigh-in process, setting the stage for a full evening of mixed martial arts action.
A total of 24 fighters stepped onto the scale, each required to meet the specific weight limit for their respective divisions. The meticulous process ensures fair competition and fighter safety, serving as the technical green light before the ceremonial face-offs and ultimately, the bouts themselves.
Heavyweight Powerhouse Returns in Main Event
Headlining the event is a compelling heavyweight showdown featuring the UFC`s all-time knockout leader, Derrick Lewis. “The Black Beast” makes his return to the Octagon after a 14-month layoff, looking to add another highlight-reel finish to his extensive record. Lewis successfully made weight, registering at a fight-ready 261 pounds.
Standing across from Lewis is the undefeated Tallison Teixeira. The Brazilian heavyweight impressed in his promotional debut with a swift 35-second knockout victory. Teixeira also comfortably hit the mark for this main event clash, weighing in at 259 pounds. Both fighters were well below the 266-pound non-title heavyweight limit, confirming the highly anticipated clash is officially on.
Key Matchups Across Divisions
Beyond the main event, the card features several intriguing matchups that also saw fighters successfully make weight. In the co-main event, veteran fan-favorite Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson registered 170.5 pounds for his welterweight bout against Gabriel Bonfim, who came in at 171 pounds. This pairing promises a clash of striking styles.
The featherweight division is also represented on the main card with two confirmed bouts. Calvin Kattar and Steve Garcia both weighed in at a perfect 146 pounds. Additionally, Nate Landwehr and Morgan Charriere also hit the featherweight limit at 146 pounds, guaranteeing two exciting contests at 145 lbs.
Other fighters on the main card who successfully made weight include Vitor Petrino (249 lbs) and Austen Lane (245 lbs) in the light heavyweight division, and Junior Tafa (206 lbs) and Tuco Tokkos (206 lbs) in another light heavyweight contest.
Undercard Readiness Confirmed
The preliminary portion of the card also saw the vast majority of athletes meet their targets. Notable weights include Chris Curtis (170.5 lbs) and Max Griffin (170.25 lbs) for their welterweight bout, and Lauren Murphy (126 lbs) and Eduarda Moura (126 lbs) for their flyweight contest.
While all but one fighter successfully made weight, the minor discrepancy did not jeopardize any planned bouts, a common occurrence quickly resolved to ensure the integrity of the card.
With the official weigh-ins complete and all fights confirmed, the stage is now entirely set for UFC Nashville. The athletes have met their initial obligations on the scale; all that remains is stepping into the cage to compete.
Jasper Hawthorne