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UFC action comes to the Enterprise Center in St Louis, Missouri, tonight for a 14-fight card, but the highlight will undoubtedly be the heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Rodrigo Nascimento.
Who is the favourite?
According to several analysts, Lewis is the favourite to win by knockout, as he is the puncher with more power in his fists. He also has more experience than his opponent, having faced more dangerous opponents.
In addition, Lewis is the knockout king at heavyweight level. Nicknamed 'The Black Beast', he is one of the most powerful punchers in the world with 14 victories by KO. However, he is not at his best, having lost four of his last five fights.
Lewis is 27-12, with 22 knockouts and one submission, ranking 12th in the division. He also has a 51 per cent punch efficiency rate, landing more than half of his powerful strikes.
What are Nascimento's odds?
Nascimento hails from Minas Gerais, Brazil, and holds an 11-1 record, with two knockouts and eight submissions. He is also riding a three-fight winning streak, beating Don'Tale Mayes by decision in his last bout.
The South American has a big challenge against his first ranked opponent, and arguably the most dangerous knockout boxer he has ever faced.
The Brazilian fighter can get the win by avoiding Lewis' power in the first two rounds, using his jiu-jitsu skillset to take the fight to the mat, where on paper he is superior.
With these ingredients on the table, Nascimento could be expected to have his best chance if he comes out with an aggressive strategy, but guarding against the power in his opponent's fists.
With odds of -170 priced by bookmakers in the U.S, there is a clear preference for Lewis as far as bettors are concerned, with Nascimento the outsider at +145.
What time is the main UFC fight between Lewis vs. Nascimento expected to start?
Today's UFC night brings the big heavyweight fight between Derrick Lewis and Rodrigo Nascimento. While the card is expected to start at 7:00 pm ET, the main fight could begin at 9:00 pm ET.