Tallison Teixeira | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Tallison Teixeira has a big task ahead of him, headlining a UFC card versus Derrick Lewis in his second octagon appearance, and he welcomes the extra pressure of ending a “curse.” Teixeira vs. Lewis serves as the main event for UFC Nashville on July 12, and “Xicão” can become the first Brazilian fighter to win a UFC main event in 2025. Nine athletes had this opportunity so far this year, a 0-9 run with losses for Amanda Ribas , Renato Moicano , Gregory Rodrigues , Alex Pereira , Diego Lopes , Carlos Prates , Deiveson Figueiredo , Gilbert Burns and Charles Oliveira
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