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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 18: Derrick Lewis prepares to fight Chris Daukaus in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on December 18, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 18: Derrick Lewis prepares to fight Chris Daukaus in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on December 18, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Derrick Lewis is one of the most remarkable comedic reliefs that the UFC has ever seen. ‘The Black Beast’ reminds us that the UFC is a lot more than just swinging and banging in a sport filled with rudeness, conflict, and all-around dominating nature.
One of the best things about Derrick Lewis is that he shines in the post-fight interviews and junkets a lot more than the octagon itself. This is after the fact that ‘The Black Beast’ has the most number of knockouts in UFC history. His fan base is a direct testament to his open and almost childlike nature when it comes to his humor.
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Throwing it back to over five years, the heavyweight fighter gave one of the most memorable post-fight interviews that the UFC has ever seen. Comedy, heart, and all-around transparency are where Lewis comes into the spotlight for.
Derrick Lewis: Comedy is his strongest suit
“I just know I had a bigger heart than him. He called himself a man, but he liked putting his hands on women… Much more heart than he has… Where Ronda Rousey fine a** at?” Stated Lewis during the post-fight interview.
Travis Browne is currently married to former UFC champion and current WWE star, Ronda Rousey. Hence, Lewis took Rousey’s name in the octagon interview after defeating Browne to take a dig at him.
Derrick Lewis’s friendly banter with Daniel Cormier is also something to note. Derrick Lewis called out Cormier for “disrespecting Popeyes on a commercial a few years back” in one of the funniest press conferences in the UFC.
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‘The Black Beast’s current stance in the UFC
Derrick Lewis might be one of the most powerful fighters in the heavyweight division of the UFC as of now. Although with the most number of knockouts in the UFC to date, Lewis is going through a rough patch.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 18: Derrick Lewis celebrates after his knockout victory over Chris Daukaus in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on December 18, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Getting knocked out by Tai Tuivasa, Lewis has gone down in the heavyweight rankings by one more place. In a promotion that wants dominance and winning the most, Lewis will have to change things up in order to get out of this situation as soon as possible.
With that being said, he is still one of the most entertaining personalities in the UFC who has the potential to retire after a long and fruitful career.
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