Derrick Lewis Interested in Future Jon Jones Match-Up

UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis sat down with Joe Rogan on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ in a highly anticipated podcast appearance. Fans as well as Joe Rogan himself has been wanting Derrick Lewis to put his affable personality on full display. ‘The Black Beast’ has quite the animated personality inside and outside the cage, and fans can never get enough.

Lewis’ stock is at an all-time high as he’s coming off a massive victory over Curtis Blaydes in his last outing. The devastating uppercut KO win sent ‘Razor’ Blaydes to sleep instantly, and Lewis moved closer to gold.

He’s already actualized a title shot once before; however, he feels like he’s finally ready to make good on his UFC run.

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Derrick Lewis opens up about facing Jon Jones

Chiefly, Joe Rogan asked Derrick Lewis to share his views on possibly facing Jon Jones now that he’s moved up to heavyweight. ‘The Black Beast’ obliged and provided a deep dive into the possible game plan that Jones might go with.

“It’s good [Jon Jones moving up to heavyweight]…I picture myself fighting him one day and I kind of know what his game plan would be if he ever faced me. He would try to attack the legs a lot. I don’t think he really tries to take me down. He’ll try to keep his distance, then try to stay away.”

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Additionally, Lewis also broke down why he believes that Jones wouldn’t try to enter into close range with him. Derrick Lewis has frightening power in both his hands and could certainly turn off the lights at any given moment.

Not to mention, Lewis also spoke out on Jones’ weight as it stands during his preparation for his heavyweight debut.

“I don’t think so [Jones trying to take Lewis down]. I would love for a guy to get this close to me. I believe that’s their downfall when they get that close. I don’t think he should try to gain any more weight though. I think his walk-around weight is good enough. I believe he walks around at 240, 235, something like that. I don’t think he should keep trying to gain weight or bulk up as much as he thinks he should.”

Fans are excited to see Jones finally make his debut at heavyweight after several years of teasing a move-up. He’s already become the consensus GOAT in MMA, and a heavyweight world title to add to his run would be spectacular. However, he’s certainly got a murderous row to go through in terms of fellow contenders.