UFC São Paulo warm-up: Review Derrick Lewis' knockout over Curtis Blaydes

To heat up UFC São Paulo this Saturday (04), remember the 'Black Beast's' surprising victory over one of the division's main prospects

D. Lewis (left) defeated C. Blaydes (right) in the UFC Las Vegas 19. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

No UFC Sao Paulo, which will take place next Saturday (04), the North American Derrick Lewis he will try to repeat a feat 'already accomplished' before: using the power in his hands to defeat a specialist in grappling. To heat up the fight against Jailton Malhadinho, remember the 'Black Beast' knockout over his compatriot Curtis blaydes in February 2021.

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O UFC Las Vegas 19, held in February 2021, brought a real 'clash of cars' in the main fight. The former heavyweight title challenger (up to 120,2kg) Derrick Lewis measured forces against the prospect Curtis blaydes. After a balanced first round, the 'Black Beast' took advantage of a clumsy approach from his opponent and landed an uppercut, which made Blaydes fall unconscious. Lewis didn't even need the final blows, before the central referee interrupted.

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After recovering from three consecutive defeats with a knockout over the Brazilian Marcos Foot, Lewis will have a tough challenge. The North American will measure forces against the rising prospect Jailton Malhadinho, who is undefeated in the organization, in the main fight of UFC Sao Paulo, which takes place this Saturday (04), at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium.

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