UFC Nashville: Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira Preview, Odds, Prediction (Jul 12)
- Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira is the main event of UFC Nashville on July 12.
- Lewis vs. Teixeira odds favor the Brazilian fighter to get his 8th career win.
- Both fighters are knockout experts who pack a lot of power.
Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira odds suggest the Brazilian fighter will remain undefeated. We think bookies are right, but we also think “The Black Beast” must not be underestimated. He might be an underdog, but he’s got the power to stage an upset on July 12.
One scenario we’re pretty sure will happen is that the UFC Nashville headliner won’t last too long. We just can’t see the fight lasting for the full 25 minutes – our pick is that someone will get KO-ed earlier. To see who, just keep on reading this preview.
How to Watch
- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
- When: Saturday, July 12, 9 pm ET
- How to Watch: ESPN
Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Derrick Lewis | +180 |
| Tallison Teixeira | -210 |
Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira Preview
At the age of 40, Derrick Lewis is headlining UFC Nashville on July 12 against undefeated Brazilian prospect Tallison Teixeira, who’s 8-0. Teixeira is younger, taller (6’7”), and has serious power, but he’s never faced someone like “The Black Beast.”
Lewis has a staggering 82% knockout rate and the kind of one-punch power that can shut anyone down. If he lands that rear cross clean, Teixeira could go out cold. But the odds suggest the Brazilian is more likely to do the sleeping.
He’s taller (6’7) and has a longer reach (83”) than most fighters Derrick Lewis has fought in his 15-year-long MMA career. He also packs a lot of power, the evidence being that he’s 7-for-8 when KO/TKO wins are concerned.
Lewis vs. Teixeira Prediciton
This fight isn’t going the distance; that’s our prediction for the UFC Nashville main event. Both men are knockout artists with a kill-or-be-killed fight philosophy.
That is why two UFC Nashville picks stand out: Fight to Go the Distance – No and Fight to End by KO/TKO. One way or another, someone’s getting put to sleep in Nashville.
If we had to guess who’s going to end up lying on the ground on July 12, we’d say it’s Lewis. Based on what we’ve seen from Teixeira so far, he’s got what it takes to turn the lights off for the American fighter.
Free Pick:
- Tallison Teixeira by KO/TKO
