Derrick Lewis gives update on UFC 229 fight against Alexander Volkov, back issues

Derrick Lewis has his next assignment — and it’s a big one.
“The Black Beast” confirmed Monday on The MMA Hour that he is officially slated to fight former Bellator heavyweight champion Alexander Volkov on Oct. 6 in the co-main event of UFC 229, the blockbuster pay-per-view card headlined by the return of Conor McGregor against lightweight titleholder Khabib Nurmagomedov. ESPN first reported the bout.The booking represents a fast turnaround for Lewis, a 33-year-old heavy