Derrick Lewis admits he cheated in past UFC fights

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Derrick Lewis, a prominent UFC fighter, has admitted to intentionally cheating in past fights, specifically mentioning a low blow to intentionally disrupt a match. He stated he has cheated in the past to gain an advantage. Lewis confessed to using illegal tactics, like a knee to the groin, to gain an edge, citing a lack of strict enforcement of rules as a factor. He referenced a 2015 fight against Ruan Potts as an example of his actions. Lewis is scheduled to fight Tallison Teixeira on July 12, 2025. He also mentioned that he is not planning on using the recently legalized 12-6 elbow strike in his upcoming fight.


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