Derrick Lewis vs Chris Daukaus UFC fight info, date and time
Main event
Derrick Lewis vs Chris Daukaus is set to go down at UFC Vegas 45: Lewis vs. Daukaus on 9:30pm EST on Saturday 18th December 2021 in a 265lbs matchup.
Derrick Lewis vs Chris Daukaus betting odds
This is a close pick’em fight, with neither fighter strongly favored to win.
Chris Daukaus opened as a -140 very slight betting favorite. Placing a bet on Daukaus means you would need to bet $140 in order to win $100.
Derrick Lewis is priced at +125. $100 placed on Lewis wins $125.
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Derrick Lewis vs Chris Daukaus tale of the tape
- Significant 4 year age difference: Daukaus is the younger fighter at 32 years old.
- Lewis has a significant 3 inch reach advantage.
- Significant experience difference: Lewis has 19 more professional MMA fights than Daukaus.
| Derrick Lewis | vs | Chris Daukaus |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Age | 32 |
| 34 | Fights | 15 |
| 25 | Wins | 12 |
| 8 | Losses | 3 |
| 20 | KO’s | 10 |
| 1 | Subs | 1 |
| 6′ 3 | Height (in) | 6′ 3 |
| 79 | Reach (in) | 76 |
MMA record breakdown: Common opponents for Derrick Lewis and Chris Daukaus
The two fighters share 2 common opponents throughout their professional careers; Aleksei Oleinik and Shamil Abdurakhimov.
Both fighters have a record of 2-0 against the common opposition.
| Aleksei Oleinik vs Derrick Lewis and Chris Daukaus | ||
|---|---|---|
Derrick Lewis Win • KO/TKO R2 0:21 |
vs. Aleksei Oleinik
| Chris Daukaus Win • KO/TKO R1 1:55 |
| Shamil Abdurakhimov vs Derrick Lewis and Chris Daukaus | ||
|---|---|---|
Derrick Lewis Win • KO/TKO R4 3:42 |
vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov
| Chris Daukaus Win • KO/TKO R2 1:23 |
Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis fighter profile and recent form
Derrick Lewis is a 36 year old male fighter from United States with 25 pro wins and 8 losses. See Derrick Lewis’s full MMA record.
Derrick Lewis has a 84% finish rate, including 20 by knockout, 1 by submission, 4 by decision.
Derrick Lewis is looking to get back to winning ways after a loss at the hands of Ciryl Gane at UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane.
Betting Odds
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 25-7-0 | Ciryl Gane |
KO/TKO
R3 4:11
|
UFC 265 | 2021-08-07 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 24-7-0 | Curtis Blaydes |
KO/TKO
R2 1:26
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-02-20 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 23-7-0 | Aleksei Oleinik |
KO/TKO
R2 0:21
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-08-08 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 22-7-0 | Ilir Latifi |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 247 | 2020-02-08 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-7-0 | Blagoy Ivanov |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 244 | 2019-11-02 | Heavyweight | UFC |
Chris Daukaus fighter profile and recent form
Chris Daukaus is a 32 year old male fighter from United States with 12 pro wins and 3 losses. See Chris Daukaus’s full MMA record.
Chris Daukaus has a 92% finish rate, including 10 by knockout, 1 by submission, 1 by decision.
Chris Daukaus is currently riding a 5 fight win streak.
Betting Odds
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 11-3-0 | Shamil Abdurakhimov |
KO/TKO
R2 1:23
|
UFC 266 | 2021-09-25 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-3-0 | Aleksei Oleinik |
KO/TKO
R1 1:55
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-02-20 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 9-3-0 | Rodrigo Nascimento |
KO/TKO
R1 0:45
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-10-10 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 8-3-0 | Parker Porter |
KO/TKO
R1 4:28
|
UFC 252 | 2020-08-15 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 7-3-0 | Danny Holmes |
KO/TKO
R1 1:30
|
CFFC 77 | 2019-08-16 | Heavyweight | CFFC |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Derrick Lewis vs Chris Daukaus is set to go down at UFC Vegas 45 – Lewis vs. Daukaus. The fight is expected to start at around 9:30pm EST on Saturday 18th December 2021.
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