Derrick Lewis will take on Rodrigo Nascimento in an interesting heavyweight clash. The Black Beast is trying to get back to the top 10 on the heavyweight rankings, while the Yogi Bear has been on the rise in the last couple of years. This will be a five-round fight, and it’s the main event in the UFC this week.
Derrick Lewis lost to Jailton Almeida in his last fight, which was also a main-event bout. Rodrigo Nascimento is in great form, and he is on a three-fight winning streak. The UFC on ESPN 56 event will take place at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, United States. The event will be held on May 11, 2024, as Lewis and Nascimento will headline the action on the weekend. This will be only the second time that the UFC goes to St. Louis.
Here are the odds for the winner of the MMA title fight between Lewis and Nascimento:
The latest UFC odds have Derrick Lewis as the slight favorite to win this fight. The Black Beast has the most knockouts in the history of the heavyweight division (14), and he is always a dangerous opponent to face. Lewis has a 27-12 (1 NC) record, and he is in terrible form, losing three of his last four bouts. Derrick has a height advantage over Nascimento in this fight.
Rodrigo Nascimento is a rising star in the UFC. He has lost only once in his first 13 fights so far. He is on a three-fight winning streak, and he has won all of them by decision. This will be the first-ever main event for the Yogi Bear, so he clearly lacks the experience, and that’s why he is the underdog. Nascimento is currently 15th in the heavyweight rankings, so a win here would mean a lot to him.
