Filed under: Featured , News , UFC , Videos LAS VEGAS – Although now booked for UFC return, how close was Derrick Lewis to seriously retiring? Earlier this year, one of the UFC heavyweight division’s most successful – and entertaining – fighters suggested he was calling it quits. Following a TKO loss to Mark Hunt at UFC Fight Night 110 in June, Derrick Lewis said he was likely retiring from the sport . The reason? Partially due to a back injury, and partially due to more personal matters. “I’m getting married next week,” Lewis said at the time.
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Now booked for UFC return, how close was Derrick Lewis to seriously retiring? – MMA Junkie