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Derrick Lewis claims he was ‘Tricked’ into UFC Sao Paulo clash with Jailton Almeida: ‘I didn’t want to fight here’

Former undisputed and interim heavyweight championship challenger, Derrick Lewis has claimed he was “tricked” into fighting Jailton Almeida in this weekend’s UFC Fight Night headliner in Sao Paulo, Brazil – revealing he did not want to fight in the country.

Lewis, a former multiple-time title challenger under the banner of the promotion, makes his return to the Octagon this weekend in a reshuffled UFC Sao Paulo main event against the surging, Almeida, replacing an injured former foe, Curtis Blaydes.

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Will we get to see another celebration from @TheBeast_UFC like this at #UFCSP?