Derrick Lewis has spent nearly a decade flattening heavyweights with a single punch, but comes in as an underdog according to the UFC Freedom 250 odds.
At UFC Freedom 250, he'll need that power more than ever. Lewis faces Josh Hokit on the White House grounds in a matchup that pits one of the sport's most feared finishers against a younger, faster heavyweight who has quickly emerged as a legitimate contender.
This fight has “blink and miss it” written all over it as these two bring the fireworks to the octagon, and my Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis predictions expect someone to go to sleep.
Josh Hokit vs Derrick Lewis fight prediction: Josh Hokit to win (-450)
Josh Hokit just established his credentials as an elite heavyweight after his grueling win over Curtis Blaydes.
The power, durability, and movement would be a tough mix for Lewis in his prime. Lewis tends to get stopped when he’s outworked, and his declining mobility essentially leaves a perfect punch to be his only path to victory.
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Josh Hokit vs Derrick Lewis best bet: Josh Hokit by KO, TKO, DQ (-105)
I don’t see a path for Lewis to score an upset.
Hokit’s speed and his efficient striking will be apparent when he blitzed Lewis, who will be loaded up and looking to strike just once as he’s overwhelmed by Hokit’s flurries.
Expect Lewis to be the first brawler to take the backward step as Hokit pushes the pace and beats Lewis down. My best bet is Hokit to win by KO/TKO/DQ.
COVERS INTEL: Lewis’ last six defeats have come in fights where he is outlanded in significant strikes, and five of those losses came inside the distance.Josh Hokit vs Derrick Lewis odds
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|---|---|---|
| Method of Victory | Hokit | Lewis |
| To win outright | -425 | +300 |
| To win by KO/TKO | -105 | +405 |
| To win by decision | +625 | +1900 |
| To win by submission | +265 | +4500 |
| Total rounds | Over 1.5 +160 |
Under 1.5 -120 |
Odds as of 6-11.
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Josh Hokit vs Derrick Lewis tale of the tape
| Hokit | Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Age | 41 |
| 6-foot-1 | Height | 6-foot-3 |
| Heavyweight | Weight Class | Heavyweight |
| 73 inches | Reach | 79 inches |
| 9-0 | Record | 29-13 |
| 5 | Wins by KO | 24 |
| 3 | Wins by submission | 1 |
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