UFC 244 Highlights: Derrick Lewis Outstrikes Blagoy Ivanov

Derrick Lewis vs. Blagoy Ivanov was a fun fight at UFC 244.  Although the fight went the distance, don’t let that keep you away from watching this fight as it was entertaining. Both fighters were throwing some big bombs and there was even a submis…

Derrick Lewis vs. Blagoy Ivanov was a fun fight at UFC 244.  Although the fight went the distance, don’t let that keep you away from watching this fight as it was entertaining. Both fighters were throwing some big bombs and there was even a submission attempt by Ivanov that failed. In the end, Lewis got […]

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Derrick Lewis Likely To Return At UFC 244 In MSG

It appears Derrick Lewis is prepared to make his return to action later this year. According to a report from ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, the UFC is working on bringing “The Black Beast” back against Blagoy Ivanov at UFC 244. The action goes down from Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 2. No […]

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It appears Derrick Lewis is prepared to make his return to action later this year.

According to a report from ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, the UFC is working on bringing “The Black Beast” back against Blagoy Ivanov at UFC 244. The action goes down from Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 2. No fights have been made official for that card as of this writing.

“Breaking: UFC is working on a bout between Derrick Lewis and Blagoy Ivanov for UFC 244 at MSG. Almost one year to the date of Lewis’ title shot against DC in the same building, and his first appearance since knee surgery earlier this year.”

Lewis is currently on a two-fight losing streak. His first defeat coming against Daniel Cormier for the heavyweight title at UFC 230. “DC” submitted the Texan in the second round. Lewis returned this past March against former heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos. However, Lewis was finished in the second round via TKO.

Now, the 34-year-old seems to be getting over a severe leg injury, and is ready to return against Ivanov. Ivanov is on a two-fight win streak and has only ever lost twice in his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. The only two men to have defeated Ivanov were Alexander Volkov and Junior dos Santos – both men Lewis has already fought.

What do you think about Lewis returning against Ivanov in New York?

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Derrick Lewis vs. Blagoy Ivanov In The Works For UFC 244

Derrick Lewis may be making his return in November. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that Lewis vs. Blagoy Ivanov is being worked on for UFC 244. The bout would be held inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 2. No bouts have been made …

Derrick Lewis may be making his return in November. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that Lewis vs. Blagoy Ivanov is being worked on for UFC 244. The bout would be held inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 2. No bouts have been made official for the card. Lewis was last seen in […]

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Blagoy Ivanov Wants Derrick Lewis Bout Following UFC 238

Blagoy Ivanov is eyeing a bout with Derrick Lewis. This past Saturday (June 8), Ivanov opened the main card of UFC 238. He took on Tai Tuivasa. “Bagata” earned a unanimous decision victory over “Bam Bam” to improve his professio…

Blagoy Ivanov is eyeing a bout with Derrick Lewis. This past Saturday (June 8), Ivanov opened the main card of UFC 238. He took on Tai Tuivasa. “Bagata” earned a unanimous decision victory over “Bam Bam” to improve his professional mixed martial arts record to 18-2, 1 NC. Ivanov Targets Lewis For Next Bout Now […]

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Blagoy Ivanov Outlasts Tai Tuivasa At UFC 238 In Chicago

Kicking us off on the main card of UFC 238 on pay-per-view (PPV) is a heavyweight collision between Blagoy Ivanov and Tai Tuivasa. Round 1: Tuivasa just misses on a straight right hand and presses Ivanov against the cage. Ivanov tags Tuivasa with a big shot and swarms on his neck. Tuivasa gets his head […]

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Kicking us off on the main card of UFC 238 on pay-per-view (PPV) is a heavyweight collision between Blagoy Ivanov and Tai Tuivasa.

Round 1:

Tuivasa just misses on a straight right hand and presses Ivanov against the cage. Ivanov tags Tuivasa with a big shot and swarms on his neck. Tuivasa gets his head out and lands a big right hand of his own.

A pair of right hands land for Tuivasa in the clinch but Ivanov backs him off with a big shot as well. Ivanov catches Tuivasa with some big hooks off a leg kick. Another pair of shots crack Tuivasa and he’s hurt. The round comes to an end.

Round 2:

Tuivasa catches Ivanov with a big right hand, and follows up with another that rocks him. Tuivasa gets him against the cage, but Ivanov is clinching on for dear life. Leg kicks and big shots being thrown from Tuivasa, but he can’t land his punches, as he’s putting nothing but power and no accuracy behind them. Ivanov responds with a hard crack. Ivanov gets the standing guillotine in but Tuivasa is saved by the horn.

Round 3:

Ivanov gets the standing guillotine again, drags Tuivasa to the ground, but he breaks free, gets to his feet, and they’re clinching against the cage again. Ivanov just laying on Tuivasa against the cage. The inside leg kicks from Tuivasa are giving Ivanov issues now. They’re exchanging some huge shots now. The fight comes to an end.

Official Result: Blagoy Ivanov def. Tai Tuivasa via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

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UFC 238’s Blagoy Ivanov Says Tai Tuivasa’s Weakness Is His Chin

Blagoy Ivanov isn’t impressed by Tai Tuivasa’s chin. Opening up the main card of UFC 238 will be a heavyweight tilt between Ivanov and Tuivasa. UFC 238 takes place tomorrow (June 8) and will be held inside the United Center in Chicago, Illi…

Blagoy Ivanov isn’t impressed by Tai Tuivasa’s chin. Opening up the main card of UFC 238 will be a heavyweight tilt between Ivanov and Tuivasa. UFC 238 takes place tomorrow (June 8) and will be held inside the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The card will feature two title bouts and a pivotal lightweight clash. […]

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