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“That’s Not Real? Is It!!” – Heavyweight Derrick Lewis Stuns UFC World With Insane ‘Welterweight’ Transformation

Published 01/07/2023, 1:44 PM EST

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UFC Heavyweight fighter Derrick Lewis is shedding some serious weight! In a recent viral tweet made by Terrance McKinney, fans spotted a drastically thin Lewis. The heavyweight fighter hasn’t shown us his performance in the octagon for a long time. His last fight was featured in UFC 277. Lewis lost two fights in a row in 2022. Both fights were only a few months apart. Since his last defeat, fans did not receive many updates from ‘The Black Beast’.

However, in McKinney’s recent tweet, he posted a photo of Lewis which has since gone viral. The tweet had the fans going crazy over the picture.

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In the tweet, McKinney also wrote the caption “Derrick Lewis looks like he’s ready for Welterweight”. Although the 13-4 record holder was seemingly joking around with his fellow fighter, the transformation is indeed shocking! It’s pretty evident that Lewis is not preparing for a run in the Welterweight division.

Fans react to Derrick Lewis’s ‘dangerous’ class change

UFC fans know how to keep things interesting. The best form of comments can be seen under a UFC fighter’s post. Even under McKinney’s post for Derrick Lewis, fans went into a frenzy. Seeing a drastically different version of the Heavyweight fighter, the fans couldn’t stop themselves from appreciating the efforts.

A fan wrote in disbelief, “That’s not real? Is it??!!! If so, bro is going for the title

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Looks like somebody took the joke a bit too seriously, “The welterweight strap will be his.”

We can see a few fans hoping for Lewis to stay in the shape for them, “Imagine if this MF really trains his body into shape. I really want to see him back in the win column.

We cannot agree more, “He’d be scary at lighter weights.”

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Finally, a fan came in with a few realistic hopes, “Seriously, he’d be a monster at light heavyweight.

A devoted fan of Lewis appreciated his hard work and dedication, “I love seeing this man taking fighting and training seriously. For the longest time, he was just relying on his natural talent.

‘The Black Beast’ has his goals set straight. Even if he does not plan to change his weight class, he surely will put up a fiery show for the audience. Derrick Lewis looks like he is planning a savage return this year.

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The transformation looks promising enough. Fans will be sitting and waiting for an official announcement for Lewis’s match.

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Kaif Ali

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Kaif Ali is a UFC content writer at Essentially Sports. He is a full-time student at Delhi University, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in the English language, and a sports enthusiast with a deep passion for MMA. He is always your go-to person when you wish to debate about any UFC champion.
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Vineet Nandwana