Derrick Lewis not only secured a crucial victory over Marcos Rogerio de Lima but also fulfilled his contractual obligations with the UFC.
In a spectacular performance at UFC 291, Derrick Lewis not only secured a crucial victory over Marcos Rogerio de Lima but also fulfilled his contractual obligations with the UFC. After the TKO win on the main card, Lewis revealed that his contract had come to an end. He sparked speculation about his future in the promotion. However, “The Black Beast” made it clear that he hopes to re-sign with the UFC and continue his career in the octagon.
The former UFC heavyweight title challenger had been on a rough patch. He experiencing a challenging phase in his career with four losses in his last five UFC fights all by stoppage. This stretch undoubtedly raised questions about his future and potential departure from the promotion. But Lewis silenced the doubters with a dominant performance that put him back in the win column and reignited his belief in another title run.
During the post-fight news conference, Lewis expressed his desire to remain with the UFC praising the organization and its staff. He acknowledged that he appreciates the opportunities the UFC has provided him and hopes to continue working with them. However, in true Derrick Lewis fashion, he didn’t shy away from humorously calling out the media adding some lighthearted banter to his post-fight remarks.
“I’m hoping to stay here in the UFC,” Lewis said. “I like it here. I like the staff. … Everybody is cool here except for the media – y’all d**kheads. F**k all y’all, really. But go ahead – next question.”
Lewis’ sincerity in wanting to re-sign with the UFC was evident when he spoke about his desire for another title shot. Despite his recent setbacks, Lewis firmly believes that he can make another run for the heavyweight title. He acknowledged the frustration of losing to opponents he believes he should have defeated and highlighted his determination to train harder to prove his worth as a top contender.
“I believe I do (have another title run),” Lewis confidently asserted. “It’s just so crazy, so frustrating, me losing to the guys that I lost to. There’s no way in hell I should’ve lost to those guys. That was another reason why I wanted to train my ass off for this fight because now I have a lot of guys calling me out, and I showed (what happens). The last guy that called me out was Curtis Blaydes, and you know what happened to that.”
Lewis’s words make it clear that he has no intention of shying away from potential challenges. With other heavyweights calling him out he is eager to demonstrate his capabilities and show that he still possesses the power and skill to be a dominant force in the division.
As the UFC heavyweight division continues to be one of the most exciting and competitive in the sport. Lewis’ resurgence adds even more intrigue to the mix. The prospect of him making another title run and potentially challenging for the belt is sure to excite fight fans worldwide.
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