Derrick Lewis Attributes Knockout Loss to Rapid Weight Gain Before Fight
Derrick Lewis claims 33-pound weight gain the night before his last fight caused knockout loss
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Derrick Lewis aims to rebound from his knockout loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324 by addressing weight management issues. He gained 33 pounds overnight before the fight, which he believes contributed to his defeat. Lewis will face Josh Hokit at UFC Freedom 250 next Sunday in Washington D.C.
- 01Derrick Lewis gained 33 pounds, from 263lbs to 296lbs, between weigh-ins and fight night before his loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta.
- 02Lewis attributes his knockout loss to rapid weight gain and ongoing back issues.
- 03He previously pulled out of fights due to weight-related back pain.
- 04Lewis is a late addition to UFC Freedom 250 at the request of President Donald Trump.
- 05He aims to return to winning form after a streak of victories against Tallison Teixeira and Rodrigo Nascimento.
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Derrick Lewis, known as ‘The Black Beast’, is set to fight Josh Hokit at UFC Freedom 250 after a challenging defeat to Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324. In a recent interview, Lewis revealed that he gained 33 pounds overnight, going from 263lbs to 296lbs, which he believes significantly impacted his performance. He noted that this rapid weight gain exacerbated his longstanding back issues, which have previously caused him to withdraw from fights. Lewis, who was added to the UFC Freedom 250 card at President Donald Trump's request, is eager to bounce back from his knockout loss and return to the winning form that saw him achieve back-to-back knockouts against Tallison Teixeira and Rodrigo Nascimento. The upcoming fight represents a crucial opportunity for Lewis to regain momentum in his career.
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Derrick Lewis's performance at UFC Freedom 250 could influence his future matchups and career trajectory in the UFC.
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