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by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks
Derrick Lewis (28-12-0) versus Tallisson Teixeira (8-0-0) is a heavyweight clash on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis will enter this matchup as the franchise's all-time KO leader (23 KO victories). His last outing was against Rodrigo Nascimento in May 2024, winning via a KO punch in the third round. However, 'Father Time' might be catching up with the 40-year-old, a myth he'll be keen to debunk on Saturday night.
Tallison "Xicao" Teixeira, on the other hand, is on the way to becoming one of the franchise's most dangerous finishers. He made his UFC debut in September last year, defeating Arthur Lopes in the first round via a KO/TKO punch. He continued this impressive run with a KO elbow win against Justin Tafa in February this year. These victories mean Teixeira has defeated every opponent he has met in his career. That's a scary record for a 25-year-old.
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Derrick Lewis - Tallison Teixeira Key Points
- Teixeira has seven KO victories in his MMA career.
- The total rounds went under 2.5 in the last eight Teixeira fights.
- Lewis lost via KO/TKO in three of his last five UFC losses.
- Lewis lost four of his last six UFC fights.
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Our Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira Prediction
Everything points towards a win for the UFC newcomer. He has age on his side, and his 83-inch reach could give him a striking advantage. In his two UFC outings, the Brazilian has shown he can be relentless in early exchanges, using his jab to send heavy shots. However, he must be careful against Lewis, who relies on timing to maximize small openings and end his fights. Still, the experienced fighter is in the later stages of his career and may not have enough gas left to handle Teixeira's youthfulness. We see a win for Teixeira in the first or second round here.
Our prediction for Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira: KO win for Teixeira.
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