D. Lewis (left) and M. Pezão (right) facing each other before the UFC 291. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC
Next Saturday (4), Derrick Lewis will look to break the bank again to get closer to a second chance at competing for the Ultimate heavyweight belt (up to 120,2kg). To heat up the duel against the Brazilian Jailton Malhadinho, remember the brutal knockout of the North American over Marcos Foot, in the first in the historic edition of the UFC 291.
Rocked by three consecutive defeats, Derrick Lewis was summoned to face Marcos Foot looking to recover within the organization. Considered an underdog in the bookmakers, the American decided to change his stance and surprise his opponent with a flying knee.
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The triumph propelled the North American to tenth place in the heavyweight rankings and put him back in the UFC title race. With that done, Derrick Lewis He became the athlete with the most knockouts in the organization (14) and managed to survive, renewing his contract.
Called up at the last minute to replace Curtis blaydes, Lewis will make his 28th Octagon appearance. To date, the athlete has 18 triumphs and nine setbacks in his career in Ultimate. The duel against Malhadinho is scheduled for this Saturday (4), at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium.
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