Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis is one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s most popular talents, and fans are always intrigued by his latest adventures inside the Octagon. Here is an update on Derrick Lewis’ next fight in the UFC.
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UFC 265: Derrick Lewis’ next fight vs Ciryl Gane
When is the fight?
The beloved big man will next compete at UFC 265: Lewis vs Gane, on August 7.
Where is the fight?
UFC 265 takes place at the Toyota Center, in Lewis’ hometown of Houston, Texas.
What are the odds?
As of Tuesday (August 3) Gane is a -380 betting favorite, with Lewis being a sizable underdog at +290.
How to watch?
Lewis vs Gane will air on the main card of UFC 265, which starts at 10 pm ET exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view ($69.99).
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What Makes Derrick Lewis so popular?
You would think being named “The Black Beast” should strike fear in the hearts of observers of the sport. However, in the case of Lewis, while he surely gives opponents cold sweats, he has become a beloved and comedic figure in the MMA industry. From his admiration of Popeye’s chicken to his hilariously infamous hot balls moment at UFC 229 in 2018, he has become an adored one-of-a-kind figure in the UFC.
However, what the Texan has done inside the Octagon is no laughing matter. He has charted a path of destruction over his 21 Octagon appearances. Putting 12 opponents to sleep with a style of striking that won’t be used in any how-to teaching videos on perfect technique. No, he rose to the top of the heavyweight division with brutal force and the sort of power that seems more like something out of a Marvel comic.
At UFC 265, he will get a second chance at being called a UFC heavyweight champion. In his first attempt at gold, he came up short against Daniel Cormier at UFC 230 almost three years ago. After reclimbing the ladder, he will get to try once more in front of his home fans in Houston, and try to give the state of Texas its first UFC champion.
Derrick Lewis net worth
The measure of a fighter is often down to the bucks they’ve made. As of right now, Derrick Lewis’ net worth is speculated at US $1.5 million.
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