Derrick Lewis credits Francis Ngannou for lucrative UFC contract

Derrick Lewis shared the octagon with Francis Ngannou in a fight both have admitted they’d like to forget at UFC 226 in July 2018, but Lewis said Ngannou—without even knowing—helped him out years later.

Lewis is set to face Jhonata Diniz at UFC Edmonton this Saturday. Following his memorable knockout win over Marcos Rogerio de Lima at UFC 291 in July 2023, Lewis re-signed with the promotion. With Ngannou signing with PFL...