The final UFC event of 2021 is upon us — and this year it's the big boys closing the show. Derrick Lewis is once again the underdog in his headlining matchup against Chris Daukaus. Is Saturday's main event too much too soon for Daukaus? Or will one of heavyweight's brightest prospects break through with a big-time win? MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, José Youngs, and E. Casey Leydon break down that bout and more from UFC Vegas 45, including the welterweight showcase between Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson and Belal Muhammad. Follow Shaun Al-Shatti: @ShaunAlShatti Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices