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What’s next for Derrick Lewis after knocking out Travis Browne?

Dan Cohen
What's next for Derrick Lewis after knocking out Travis Browne? 1
Feb 19, 2017; Halifax, NS, Canada; Derrick Lewis (red gloves) reacts after defeating Travis Browne (not pictured) during UFC Fight Night at Scotiabank Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Derrick Lewis slept Travis Browne then shouted out Ronda Rousey, Browne’s girlfriend. What will he do for an encore? Here are a few suggestions.

[sc name=”Elite Sports Radio” ] [dropcap]D[/dropcap]errick Lewis looked phenomenal against Travis Browne, scoring a vicious knockout in the second round. The Black Beast stepped up against serious competition and deserves a spot in the conversation for a title shot.

After trashing Browne and courting Ronda Rousey post-fight, Lewis’ unpredictability has instantly become must-see TV, too.

“I just knew I had a bigger heart than him,” Lewis said. “He calls himself a man, but he likes to put his hands on women, so, forget that guy. I have much more heart than he has. Where’s Ronda Rousey’s fine ass at?”

– Derrick Lewis, Bleacher Report

What’s next for Lewis after his impressive showing in Halifax? With heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic scheduled to fight Junior Dos Santos at UFC 211 on May 13, he has a few options.

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Dan Cohen
Dan Cohen

Dan is a psychology major at the University of Florida. He has a passion for sports and he is an avid fan of all things New York. Outside of New York sports, Dan also enjoys UFC.