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UFC Fight Night 73 Gate and Attendance from Nashville

UFC Nashville Fighter Bonuses: Main Eventers Take Home Fight of the Night

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday night, marking the third time the promotion has held an event in the “Music City.”

UFC Fight Night 73: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux drew a crowd of 7,539 for a live gate totaling $454,551, according to Dave Lockett, UFC Director of Public Relations.

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Main eventers Glover Teixeira and Ovince Saint Preux put on a Fight of the Night performance for Saint Preux's hometown fans.

Unfortunately for Saint Preux, the fight didn't go his way. Teixeira fought a smart game plan, consistently taking Saint Preux down throughout the fight, wearing him down with a steady diet of ground and pound.

In the third round, Teixeira was able to capitalize on Saint Preux giving up his back, and sunk a rear-naked choke that put his foe to sleep.

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