Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for UFC Fight Night in Nashville
Derrick Lewis may be 40 years old, but he's still kicking in the UFC. Can he surprise the younger Tallison Teixeira at UFC Fight Night in Nashville as a sizable underdog? You never know with Lewis, but Jason Radowitz isn't expecting it in his Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira prediction and betting pick on Saturday, July 12th.
Jason Radowitz - July 12, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT
5 Minute ReadDerrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for UFC Fight Night in Nashville
Derrick Lewis will make his 2025 debut in the octagon at UFC Fight Night against Taillison Teixeira in the main event of the evening.
Lewis is already 40 years old, but he's coming off a win against Rodrigo Nascimento by knockout on May 11, 2024. Meanwhile, he'll battle an undefeated up-and-coming heavyweight contender in Taillison Teixeira. Teixeira made his UFC debut in February and earned an exciting round one knockout over Justin Tafa.
Since his professional debut in 2021, Teixeira has earned eight consecutive wins, all by first-round finishes.
Will he find a way to knock out the veteran Lewis?
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for the UFC Fight Night event between Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira.
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Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira Odds
- Moneyline: Lewis (+240), Teixeira (-300)
Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM ET (Main Card)
- Where to Watch: ESPN
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Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira Prediction
After just one UFC fight, Tallison Teixeira is currently the #13 UFC heavyweight in the rankings. He's 6-7 and has an 83" reach. He's also gone 8-0 without having to compete in the second round.
If Derrick Lewis can get into the second round with Teixeira, it'll show us if Teixeira has the stamina beyond the first round. Ultimately, Lewis has struggled to finish fights early. Clearly, Lewis has the edge, but he's likely not going to perform very well in the first round.
That's why the advantage is Teixeira's in Round 1.
Still, Lewis has been known to absorb many opponents' knockout attempts in his career. But the fact of the matter is, he's lost four of his last six matches, including being knocked out in two of those four losses.
Yes, Teixeira has been untested. But he'll have the opportunity to prove himself against an aging Lewis, who has lost more than he's won in the heavyweight title fight back in 2021.
Lewis will start slow, and Teixeira should be able to take advantage.
Ultimately, this fight likely won't be going the distance. One of these guys will land a knockout. It'll likely be Tallison Teixeira. Take him to earn a KO/TKO/DQ at -185 odds.
Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira Pick
- Pick: Tallison Teixeira to win by KO (-185) Click here for complete Lewis vs. Teixeria odds
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