UFC on ESPN 56 May 11, 2024 Derrick Lewis vs. Rodrigo Nascimento at , at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri1

The odds for the UFC Fight Night event featuring Derrick Lewis vs. Rodrigo Nascimento were quite competitive. Derrick Lewis was the favorite with odds of -150, which implies an approximate win probability of 60%. A $100 bet on Lewis would pay out $166.671. On the other hand, Rodrigo Nascimento was the underdog with odds of +125, suggesting a 44.44% chance to win, and a $100 bet on him would pay out $225.

The fight was anticipated to be intense with a possibility of ending much earlier than the scheduled five rounds. Betting previews suggested that Lewis, known for his knockout power, might attempt something unexpected to secure a win. Nascimento, being a decent grappler, was expected to have an advantage on the ground, but without a knockout threat, the odds were leaning towards Lewis.

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