UFC Auckland: Derrick Lewis, No. 1 Contender?

With a victory Saturday night in Auckland, New Zealand, Derrick Lewis could establish himself as the No. 1 contender in the heavyweight division. Before you scoff and roll your eyes, check his resume heading into this weekend’s headlining engagement.
The Houston native has won six straight – the longest active winning streak in the division, including champion Stipe Miocic – with all but one of those contests ending inside the distance. Last time out, Lewis battled his way thro