Derrick Lewis vs. Rodrigo Nascimento – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 56: Lewis vs. Nascimento is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis will take on Rodrigo “Ze Colmeia” Ribovics in the Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 56 card.

Lewis brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 79″ reach. In contrast, Ribovics, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 80″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 50% striking accuracy, Lewis has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.43 per minute. On the other hand, Ribovics boasts a 48% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.31 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Derrick Lewis vs. Rodrigo Nascimento matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 39-year-old, Derrick Lewis is coming in with a 27-12-0 (1 NC) record. Lewis will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Jailton Almeida at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis in November.

Ribovics, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Derrick Lewis on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis and holds a 11-1-0 (1 NC) record.

Derrick Lewis has a orthodox fighting stance with an 79″ reach. The 32-year-old Rodrigo Nascimento is an orthodox fighter with a 80″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Derrick Lewis stats

→ Lewis’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Lewis lands 2.43 significant strikes per minute.
→ Lewis’s takedown accuracy is 26%.
→ Lewis’s takedown average is 0.53 per 15 minutes.
→ Lewis’s takedown defense is 53%.

Lewis comes in with 50% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.43 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Ribovics fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 4.31 significant strikes per minute. Derrick Lewis also has a 26% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.53 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Ribovics’s 1.2 takedowns and 77% takedown accuracy.

Rodrigo Nascimento stats

→ Ribovics’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Ribovics lands 4.31 significant strikes per minute.
→ Ribovics’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Ribovics’s takedown average is 1.2 per 15 minutes.
→ Ribovics’s takedown defense is 77%.

Rodrigo spent, on average, 8:56 minutes in the Octagon, and Derrick has an average fight time of 9:05 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Derrick or Rodrigo? Sound off in the comments.

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