{"id":432536,"date":"2023-08-11T02:20:59","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T02:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/?p=432536"},"modified":"2023-08-11T02:20:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T02:20:59","slug":"ufc-knockout-leader-derrick-lewis-extends-commitment-with-new-8-fight-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/ufc-knockout-leader-derrick-lewis-extends-commitment-with-new-8-fight-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC Knockout Leader Derrick Lewis Extends Commitment with New 8-Fight Contract"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UFC Knockout Leader Derrick Lewis Extends Commitment with New 8-Fight Contract<\/p>\n<h2>Derrick Lewis Commits to UFC for the Long Haul<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/derrick-lewis-net-worth-career-earnings-and-ufc-superstars-mma-record\/\">Derrick Lewis<\/a>, renowned as the all-time leader in <a href=\"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/pearl-gonzalez-former-ufc-star-still-shining-in-her-new-workout-video\/\">UFC<\/a> knockouts, has solidified his future within the octagon by inking a fresh contract, securing his position for the upcoming years. The seasoned fighter, colloquially known as &#8220;The Black Beast,&#8221; opted to extend his association with the UFC after culminating his previous contract at <a href=\"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/jorge-masvidal-responds-strongly-to-conor-mcgregors-criticisms-post-ufc-291\/\">UFC 291<\/a> in Salt Lake City.<\/p>\n<h2>Lewis&#8217; Path to Contract Renewal<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8| Derrick Lewis has re-signed an 8-fight deal with the UFC, per Dana White.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UFC291?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UFC291<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UFC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MMA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MMA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iKxxh2pFG8\">pic.twitter.com\/iKxxh2pFG8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mma_orbit\/status\/1689544100918210562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 10, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nDespite a storied history as a title contender and a beloved figure among fans, <a href=\"https:\/\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/2023\/08\/ufc-news-derrick-lewis-new-contract-signs-eight-fight-deal-dana-white-mma\">Derrick Lewis<\/a> encountered an unprecedented setback as he entered the UFC 291 showdown against Marcos Rog\u00e9rio de Lima on a disheartening three-fight losing streak. This marked a notable departure from his earlier triumphs, as he faced defeat in each of these contests.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Derrick Lewis is the FUNNIEST UFC fighter LOL <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Thebeast_ufc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Thebeast_ufc<\/a> Full interview on my YT: @ NinaDrama <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HuDvyzVGY8\">pic.twitter.com\/HuDvyzVGY8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Nina-Marie Daniele (@ninamdrama) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ninamdrama\/status\/1687628291451273220?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>A Swift Triumph on the Grand Stage<\/h2>\n<p>The anticipation surrounding the heavyweight clash prompted its elevation to the esteemed UFC 291 main card, following the unexpected cancellation of the welterweight bout featuring Stephen \u201cWonderboy\u201d Thompson and Michel Pereira. In a breathtaking 33-second spectacle, Lewis capitalized on this prime opportunity, flooring de Lima with a remarkable flying knee and subsequent punches, effectively clinching victory.<\/p>\n<h2>Lewis&#8217; Contractual Crossroads<\/h2>\n<p>Post-victory, the 38-year-old fighter revealed that his performance at UFC 291 marked the conclusion of his existing UFC contract. Amid fleeting speculation about a potential exploration of free agency, it has now been confirmed that &#8220;The Black Beast&#8221; is set to continue his tenure within the forefront of the sport&#8217;s premier promotion.<\/p>\n<h2>A Triumph Beyond Knockouts<\/h2>\n<p>The resounding knockout triumph over de Lima accomplished more than just ending Lewis&#8217; three-fight drought. It also catapulted him back into the exclusive spotlight, securing his status as the undisputed record holder for the most knockouts in UFC history. This feat reclaimed his standing after Matt Brown briefly tied his record of 13 knockouts earlier in the same year.<\/p>\n<h2>Balancing Ambition and Legacy<\/h2>\n<p>While a renewed pursuit of the heavyweight championship might appear improbable for the veteran fighter, given the rapid ascent of emerging talents in the division, fans can undoubtedly anticipate witnessing Lewis expand his knockout r\u00e9sum\u00e9. Enthusiasts of the sport can also look forward to his signature post-fight interviews, renowned for their vibrant and captivating nature, which have greatly contributed to his widespread popularity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UFC Knockout Leader Derrick Lewis Extends Commitment with New 8-Fight Contract Derrick Lewis Commits to UFC for the Long Haul Derrick Lewis, renowned as the all-time leader in UFC knockouts, has solidified his future within the octagon by inking a fresh contract, securing his position for the upcoming years. The seasoned fighter, colloquially known as [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":432537,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3058,1138],"class_list":["post-432536","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-derrick-lewis","tag-ufc"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/432536","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=432536"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/432536\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/432537"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=432536"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=432536"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=432536"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}