Tonight, rising heavyweight contender Tallison Teixeira takes on veteran Derrick Lewis. This UFC Fight Night is taking place in Nashville, Tennessee. The Prelims begin at 6:00 p.m. ET, with the Main Card starting at 9:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Here is my best bet for Lewis vs. Teixeira in the Main Event at UFC Nashville.
Tallison Teixeira To Win By KO/TKO/DQ (-185)
At 25 years old, Teixeira is one of the fastest rising stars in the heavyweight division. Standing 6’7″ with an 83″ reach, Lewis is a favorable matchup for Teixeira.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Teixeira is a -325 favorite while Lewis is a +260 underdog. Although Teixeira is facing Lewis, who holds the most knockouts in UFC history, he is also an unbelievable knockout artist.
Teixeira is 15 years younger than Lewis. Lewis has 32 more fights in his career than Teixeira. Yes, Lewis has won two of his last three fights, but it hasn’t been against elite competition. In this matchup, I believe Teixeira’s athletic ability and height will be the difference. Lewis will likely struggle early in this contest, as he hasn’t done well when facing a bigger opponent in the past. Getting Teixeira to beat Lewis via KO/TKO/DQ at -185 is the best way to back the young star in this fight.
