UFC Fight Night Preview: Lewis vs. Teixeira, Predictions and Odds for Main Card

This Saturday, July 12, UFC Fight Night descends on Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The action kicks off with early prelims at 6pm ET, followed by the main card at 9pm ET on ESPN

Main Event: Tallison Teixeira (-275) vs. Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis (+225)

Pick: Teixeira via KO/TKO

Value play on Teixeira:

The unbeaten Brazilian -275) boasts 7 finishes in 8 pro fights, including a recent 1st-round TKO at UFC 312

Lewis' decline & inconsistency: Now 40, Lewis has gone just 2-4 across his last six starts. Though still a dangerous knockout threat, age and past losses - 7 via KO - raise red flags

ESPN analysts Din Thomas and Anthony Smith predict Lewis by KO, but available data and recent performance favor Teixeira

Teixeira's youth, reach, and finishing ability suggest he can neutralize Lewis's landing power before fatigue sets in.

Co-Main Event: Gabriel Bonfim (-385) vs. Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson (+310)

Pick: Bonfim by decision or late stoppage

Thompson, aged 42, has dropped 3 of his last 4 fights - even suffering a brutal knockout by Joaquin Buckley

Bonfim's Fresh Skillset: At 17-1 and 14 years younger, Bonfim blends dynamic striking with competent wrestling - an ideal matchup style

The Main Card Picks

Teixeira vs. Lewis Teixeira (-275) Lewis (+225)

Teixeira via KO/TKO

Bonfim vs. Thompson Bonfim (-385) Thompson (+310)

Bonfim decision/TKO

Steve Garcia vs. Calvin Kattar Garcia (-120) Kattar (+100)

Kattar via late finish (value at +100)

Morgan Charriere vs. Nate Landwehr Charriere (-260) Landwehr (+205)

Charriere by decision

Vitor Petrino vs. Austen Lane Petrino (-700) Lane (+500)

Petrino via early stoppage

Junior Tafa vs. Tuco Tokkos Tafa (-160) Tokkos (+140)

Tafa via KO/TKO round 1

ProCappers.com Handicappers Insights

Best Value Bet

Stephen Thompson +310, Back the veteran for a potential upset, with solid odds, however Thompson's +310 underdog line makes Bonfim the sharps' smart money.

Sharp Play

Tallison Teixeira+275, The win-line seems justified thanks to his finishing prowess and favorable matchup.

Mid-Card Gems

Kattar's +100 is good money for a savvy vets finish, while the Charriere vs. Landwehr pick adds more depth.

Whether you're betting on Teixeira's mid-division ascension or eyeing a late-career upset from Thompson, this Fight Night promises strategic plays and explosive finishes. Lock in your picks and enjoy the show!