Heavyweight should be the one spot in MMA where a battle never gets dropped on the scales. With a maximum constraint of 265 lbs, it took as far as possible until 2021 for the main warrior to miss the breaking point in the UFC's then-28-year history. Without a doubt another warrior has followed that shameful way in two or three years since, however it's as yet a horrendously uncommon accomplishment.
It's additionally something that it seems as though nearly happened to previous UFC title competitor Derrick Lewis. The 'Dark Monster' was close by for the UFC 291 media day as of late, and recounted one of his weight cuts turned out badly, with terrifying outcomes.
Derrick Lewis makes an appearance for his battle against Serghei Spivac.
Derrick Lewis shows up for his battle against Serghei Spivac. IMAGO/ZUMA Wire
Derrick Lewis: 'I felt like I really passed on' cutting weight
In front of his last battle, a heavyweight slant against rising competitor Sergey Spivak, Derrick Lewis clearly needed to go through a totally nerve racking weight cut. The 4oz Battle Club ability told media individuals that he dropped 25 pounds in the three days paving the way to the session, to a great extent by fasting.
"The last battle, I really passed out not long before weigh-ins," Lewis uncovered (record through MMA Battling). "I passed out, my mentors needed to convey me, ensure I remained cognizant, and I simply had no energy the remainder of the week.
"I cut like 25 pounds in three days, not eating, simply drinking water — presumably a tiny bit of something to eat. It was a major shocker and it was toward the rear of my head during the battle. I felt like I really kicked the bucket, and I was contemplating every one of different contenders who went through that — they passed out, returned, and couldn't battle, they didn't allow the warrior to battle. Beneficial thing it occurred at the [UFC Execution Institute] and they gave me all that I expected to get up and leave there. It was an extremely terrifying second."
While Lewis added that he truly wanted to get that battle with Spivak back, this time around it seems like he feels substantially more OK with his instructional course and — likewise — significantly more certain of his way to triumph against Marcos Rogerio de Lima.
"I truly accept that on Saturday, I will truly have a great time out there and you will see something else in me, since I've been feeling better. I really adhered to my eating routine. We've been preparing for 10, 11 weeks now, and I really adhered to my eating regimen for like one day, and I feel better."
Marcos Rogerio de Lima prepared to give execution of his profession
As great as Lewis appears to feel heading into this battle, his adversary seems as though he's comparably ready. With the two men holding senior legislator status as well established individuals from the UFC program (and both getting started at 38-years of age), Marcos Rogerio de Lima regardless accepts that this is his second to sparkle in what might be the greatest win of his profession would it be a good idea for him he leave UFC 291 with his hand raised.
"This will be a pivotal occasion in the UFC," Lima uncovered in a new meeting. "I'm so prepared for this battle. I've been preparing a ton of boxing, muay thai. My hooking is additionally right on track. I've been preparing with Marcus Buchecha, so we traded a ton of data. (Augusto) Sakai has been helping me a great deal, as well."
UFC 291 goes down on July 29th at the Delta Place in Salt Lake City, UT. The card is supposed to be featured by a lightweight strong competitor's session between previous break champions Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. The session will stamp Lewis' most memorable time on a UFC prelims card since his session against Damian Grabowski in 2016. A light heavyweight session between previous heroes Jan Blachowicz and Alex Pereira will act as the night's co-headliner.
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