12th ranked UFC heavyweight, American fighter Derrick Lewis has stated his desire to try his hand at the world's leading wrestling league, WWE, while continuing his career in the UFC.
Derrick Lewis
I wouldn't stop here at UFC, but I would like to dibble dabble in WWE. You remember Gold Dust? Probably something like that. As long as I get to paint my face so people don't really know it's me, I'm going to be a ho freak out there and be a little sassy with it.
Lewis defeated Rodrigo Nascimento by technicaಞl knockout in the third round at UFC on ESPN 56 on 12 May in𒁏 St. Louis, USA.
Lewis, 39, previously stepped into the octagon in November 2023 at UFC Fight Night 231, losing to Jailton A🐽lmeida by unanimous decision. He has 28 wins, 12 losses and one fight was ruled a no contest.
Nascimento, 31, last fought at UFC Fight 𓂃Night 231 in November 2023, defea𝓀ting Don'tale Mayes by unanimous decision. He has ten wins and two losses on his record.
