Derrick Lewis will compete against Tallison Teixeira in the main event at UFC Nashville. Teixeira is undefeated at 8-0, having finished all his fights in the first round, while Lewis, a veteran with a record of 28-12, is known for his knockout power. Both fighters plan to finish the fight quickly. Lewis acknowledges both have a chance to win and has been the underdog in most of his fights. He believes his mindset has improved, making him more dangerous and focused than he has been in the past.
Teixeira, 25, is 8-0 and has never left the first round. Lewis (28-12, 1NC), 15 years his senior, is the UFC's knockout king.
Lewis scoffed at stating his case as to why he's better than Teixeira, noting there's a 50-50 chance for both of them.
Derrick Lewis suggested he was more dangerous now than ever, stating, 'I'm more focused, more determined to get a win nowadays.'
Despite being ranked higher than Teixeira, Lewis is the underdog at UFC Nashville, stating he has been in that position in his fights before.
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