UFC Fight 218: Derrick Lewis vs Serghei Spivak 2/4/2023 Analysis, Best Pick and Odds
UFC Fight Night continues to be held at the UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada. The most anticipated fight will take place as Derrick Lewis faces Serghei SPivac in a thrilling Heavyweight Division match. Spivac, a 10 year old fighter, will be facing Derrick Lewis. UFC online betting predictions are always available for online bettors. Lewis is eager to win against Spivak.
Derrick Lewis vs Serghei Spivak
Date & Time: February 4,2023 at 1:00 AM ET
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Betting Odds
Derrick Lewis (+190)
Serghei Spivak (-265)
UFC Fight 218: Derrick Lewis vs Serghei Spivak 2/4/2023 Analysis, Best Pick and Odds
Derrick “The Dark Beast” Lewis enters this fight with a 26-10 record, but he has lost two consecutive fights. He was knocked out by Sergei Pavlovich in his last fight. He was being outstruck by 15-4 men when he was knocked down. Lewis averages 2.57 significant hits per minute while taking in 2.57 significant strikes. He prefers to keep the fight on his feet, averaging 0.60 takedowns per 15 minutes. He has stopped 55 percent of his opponent’s takedown attempts, and is successful in 28 percent of his takedown attempts. Lewis has been losing weight leading up to this fight. It is hoped that his cardio will improve. Derrick Lewis seems to be in the best physical condition he has ever been. La Bestia Negra enters this fight having a poor record in recent fights. The illness that kept him from fighting last November is another factor.
The Moldovan-born fighter (Sergery Spivak), nicknamed “Polar Bear”, began his mixed martial art career in Ukraine. This weekend, he is in great shape after a pair of victories in 2022. Sergery Spivak, who has a record of 15-3 overall and has won two consecutive fights, is on the opposite side. He faced Augusto Sakai in August 2022 and he won by knockout. He also beat Greg Hardy two fights back by knockout. Spivak averages 3.79 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 2.96 substantial strikes per minute. Spivak is determined to end the fight. He takes down an average of 4.09 takedowns per 15 minutes, and is successful in 63 percent of his takedown attempts. He is also able to stop 70 percent of his opponents’ takedown attempts. The Moldovan fighter looks unstoppable, while the Black Beast is a lot younger than him, so it won’t be easy. But the Black Beast knows that this is his last chance in UFC and will not let the opportunity pass him by.
Derrick Lewis vs Serghei Spivak Free Pick
Lews is not going to be grinding out any decision. He has to win the fight. Although UFC betting lines may have been a bit more confident in Lewis, this fight will be over before it starts. Spivac will wear down Lewis. Spivac should win the fight by knockout.
Free Pick: Serghei Spivak -265
