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After decade in UFC, 39-year-old Derrick Lewis reveals he is finally in his prime

Originally posted on FirstSportz | By Ameetosh Dash | Last updated 5/13/24

Derrick Lewis is definitely aging but backward. The ‘Black Beast’ put on an incredible show at the main event of UFC St. Louis and bounced back from his last loss. With speculations regarding his retirement, the 39-year-old heavyweight has now claimed that he has no plans to hang his gloves anytime soon.

After his amazing performance at UFC St. Louis, Derrick Lewis did an interview with ESPN MMA. During the conversation, Lewis revealed that he felt great during the fight and is probably in his prime version. The fighter talked about his future fights and how he hoped to continue finishing people.

You never see him do anything like that. So, hell yeah I feel like I'm in my prime…It's gonna be a lot better than that. Hopefully, I can get it done in the first round. Derrick Lewis via ESPN MMA

Lewis and Rodrigo Nascimento had two rounds of back-and-forth action. However, Lewis landed a vicious punch and finished the fight via TKO in the third. This extended his knockout record and Lewis has the most number of KOs in the UFC. The veteran then went on to remove his shorts for the audience inside the Enterprise Centre.

BRO MOONED THE CROWD LMAOOO

DERRICK LEWIS IS ONE OF ONE #UFCStLouis pic.twitter.com/Lugyxgdzut
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) May 12, 2024

Derrick Lewis is one of the most entertaining fighters on the UFC roster, and fans love him for his antics both outside and inside the octagon. Fortunately for the fans, Lewis is already coming back with his next fight soon. He didn’t suffer any major damage. As such, fans could expect to see him again soon.

Derrick Lewis eyes the Jailton Almeida rematch next

Given his increasing age, Derrick Lewis is pretty confident about his fighting abilities. ‘The Black Beast’ doesn’t want to rest even after a wonderful finish at UFC St. Louis. Lewis wants to get back into the octagon as soon as possible.

During the interview, Lewis revealed that he has unfinished business with Jailton Almeida and wants a rematch against the Brazilian.

I would like to get in there soon. Hopefully it's against Almeida, or anyone, don't matter. Derrick Lewis via ESPN MMA

Jailton Almeida defeats Derrick Lewis via UD at UFC São Paulo

This clip is a perfect representation of the entire fight

I have never seen someone lay in full mount for 25 minutes and take zero damage pic.twitter.com/sfQo6lVpfy
— The Octagon Obsessed (@octagonobsessed) November 5, 2023

Lewis and Almeida fought each other at UFC Sao Paulo back last year. Unfortunately, Lewis didn’t perform as expected and lost the fight via unanimous decision. Almeida is currently ranked #7 in the division and lost his last bout against Curtis Blaydes . Despite interest in the bout, the UFC has a history of not booking rematches soon.

This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.

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