A Heavyweight Clash

The UFC ends the year with a bang with Derrick Lewis and Chris Daukaus going head to head in a 5 round main event. This bout takes place December 18 and will be the last fight of 2021. This fight will showcase some of the best heavyweights in the division. Lewis is coming off a loss for the interim belt but this is his chance to bounce back. With a win over Daukaus he’ll be back in the conversation for title challengers. If Daukaus gets a win over the popular and very loved Lewis he’ll skyrocket into stardom and be next in line to fight for the belt.

I do not see this fight going all 5 rounds. I believe someone will get a finish in the first couple of rounds. Daukaus is the more technical fighter with very crisp striking and spectacular footwork, which will play a big role in this fight against Lewis. Daukaus is also a black belt in BJJ which means he has the advantage on the ground. Both fighters can crack and put anyone to sleep any given night but I believe Lewis has more power in his hands so he’s able to get away with being reckless and throw looping punches. I believe it’ll be a standup war even though Daukaus has an advantage on the ground but Lewis is very strong and usually muscles his way back up to his feet when individuals take him down. If Daukaus can stray away from a slugfest and keep the bout technical it’ll wear out Lewis and leave him open for big strikes. If Lewis can survive the accurate boxing of Daukaus and pressure him into the fence it’ll eventually leave Daukaus vulnerable due to being tried and leave him open for huge explosive punches from Lewis.

Even if Lewis is getting outclassed on the feet every round it only takes him less than a second to knock someone unconscious. He’s so powerful and has the veteran experience I believe that’ll help towards victory if he does win. I do believe Lewis’ veteran experience will be the benefactor in this fight because he has been in fights with way higher competition than Daukaus has. I believe this is Daukuas biggest test and it will show where he fits in the UFC heavyweight division. Both fighters have something to gain in this bout and I believe that’ll push them to their highest abilities. This fight is going to be an all time classic.