Derrick Lewis vs Ciryl Gane: Predictions, odds, and how to watch UFC 265 in the US today

Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane will meet at the Toyota Center in Houston, in UFC 265 today, August 7, 2021, at 10:00 PM (ET). Here, you will find everything there is to know about this interesting Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts event, such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch or live stream the fight in the US.

These opponents will fight for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship in the event's main event. Due to Ngannou's apparent unwillingness to defend his title in August, the promotion decided to press through with the interim bout instead, despite winning the championship just three months earlier and claiming he was available for the title defense in September.

This will be their first overall meeting. Derrick Lewis of the United States and Ciryl Gane of France have never clashed before in the UFC. Lewis has a record of 25-7-0, while the French ace has been undefeated in his career, with a flattering record of 9-0-0.

Derrick Lewis vs Ciryl Gane: Match Information

Date: Saturday, August 7, 2021
Time: 10:00 PM (ET)
Location: Toyota Center, Houston

Derrick Lewis vs Ciryl Gane: Times by State in the US

ET: 10:00 PM
CT: 9:00 PM
MT: 8:00 PM
PT: 7:00 PM

Derrick Lewis vs Ciryl Gane: Storylines

Derrick Lewis has earned his second opportunity at UFC gold. In 2018, he won his first UFC championship bout. Lewis was quickly dispatched by Daniel Cormier, who held the championship at the time. It was the American's fighter's first and only submission defeat in his career, happening in UFC 230. Lewis was knocked out by former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos in his next fight. Up to date, Derrick Lewis has 25 wins, seven losses, and no draws.

Meanwhile, Ciryl Gane has managed to hold an impeccable 9-0 record in his professional MMA career thus far. He entered the UFC in August 2019 with a 3-0 professional record. A submission victory against Raphael Pessoa in his debut fight didn't last past the first round, grabbing the tile. As the Frenchman climbed the heavyweight ladder, he faced progressively challenging opponents. He enters this fight after emerging victorious against Alexander Volkov of Russia.

How To Watch Or Stream Live Free Derrick Lewis vs Ciryl Gane in the U.S.

The 2021 UFC 265 fight between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane, to take place today at Toyota Center in Houston, will be broadcasted on ESPN+ PPV in the United States.

Derrick Lewis vs Ciryl Gane: Predictions And Odds

The odds are heavily in favor of Derrick Lewis. FanDuel see the US boxer as the firm favorite to finally lift a UFC gold and they have given him -350 odds. The French fighter Ciryl Gane, meanwhile, has +280 odds to cause an upset this weekend and extend his defeatless streak up to 10-0-0.