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UFC won't fire Lewis

Dmitriy Kel | Published Feb. 6, 2023, 2:37 a.m.

Derrick Lewis

Derrick Lewis

UFC President Dana White said that he was not going to fire the ex-contender for the promotion's heavyweight title, who is not going to a series of three early defeats. Derrick Lewis.

On the morning of February 5 at UFC Fight Night 218, Lewis lost by choke in the first round to Sergei Spivak.

“I have great respect for Derrick Lewis. I love this guy. He lost, and Spivak looked amazing. Sergei loudly announced himself.

Watch this story: Lewis knocked out Nascimento and other UFC on ESPN 56 results

In my eyes, Derrick's shares have not fallen. He impresses me very much, so he will not go anywhere, ”White said at a press conference.

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