There were eight finishes in 12 fights at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, with four each on the prelims and main card. Included among those stoppages was a bonus-winning heel hook for Valter Walker that gave him an astonishing three heel hook wins in three UFC fights – which never has been done before.

Lionel Messi was once again involved with goals for Inter Miami in the MLS. Inter Miami defeated Nashville SC 2-1 at the Chase Stadium with two goals from the

Despite last weekend’s loss to Columbus, the Union (12-4-4, 40 points) held on to first place in the Eastern Conference. FC Cincinnati sits a point behind the Union, and Nashville (11-4-5, 38 points) trails by two points.

UFC on ESPN 70 (ESPN/ESPN+) takes place Saturday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Get pick results from our 11 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers, as well as additional analysis, below.

Sam Surridge, who leads MLS in goals with 15, had a hat trick as Nashville SC ran its unbeaten streak to 12, beating the New England Revolution 3-2.

New Nashville Predators defenseman Nicolas Hague, acquired from Vegas in a trade last month, wants to help his new team win the Stanley Cup.

Seeking to climb to the top of the MLS Eastern Conference, Nashville SC travel to Chase Stadium in Florida to face Inter Miami on Sunday. The two teams meet for the first time in just over a year when the Herons secured a 2-1 away victory over the Boys in Gold.