Since making his return at UFC Boise last July, former heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos has been climbing the division’s ranks. Back to back victories over Blagoy Ivanov and Tai Tuivasa earned Dos Santos a fight with No. 3-ranked Derrick Lewis on Saturday in Wichita, Kansas.
A convincing win would boost “Cigano” right back into the title picture and it’s safe to say that he’s excited for the challenges that “The Black Beast” presents.
“Well what I see about Derrick Lewis that he's a very strong guy,” Dos Santos said. “He’s strong, he's heavy and he’s on the limit of the heavyweight division.