SALT LAKE CITY – Derrick Lewis said Saturday he fought out his UFC contract, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s looking to leave the promotion.
The former UFC heavyweight title challenger revealed at UFC 291 that his contract wrapped up with his his TKO win over Marcos Rogerio de Lima on the main card. But Lewis (27-11 MMA, 18-9 UFC) is hoping to re-sign with the promotioin.
“I’m hoping to stay here in the UFC,” Lewis said at his UFC 291 post-fight news conference. “I like it here. I like the staff. … Everybody is cool here except for the media – y’all d*ckheads. F*ck all y’all, really. But go ahead – next question.”
