Derrick Lewis will clash in an intriguing heavyweight bout against rising prospect Tai Tuivasa at UFC 271. Ahead of this co-main event, here we compare stats for Derrick Lewis vs. Tai Tuivasa.
Lewis has a spectacular professional MMA record of 26-8-0 (1 NC), while Tuivasa is 14-3 in his career.
Lewis has a slight 1" height advantage as he stands tall at 6' 3", while 'Bam Bam' is 6' 2".
'The Black Beast' has a 4" advantage as he has a reach of 79", while Tuivasa's reach is 75".
Lewis has a significant striking accuracy of 50% and a defense of 41%. Meanwhile, Tuivasa has a 52% significant striking accuracy and a 49% defense.
Lewis has a takedown accuracy of 25% and a takedown defense of 55%. Meanwhile, Tuivasa has a 0% takedown accuracy and a 50% takedown defense.