Derrick Lewis doesn’t like Daniel Cormier.
Forward of his return to the Octagon this Saturday in Edmonton towards Brazilian kickboxer Jhonata Diniz, ‘The Black Beast’ was requested by reporters throughout Wednesday’s UFC media day if there was any battle he’d prefer to cross off his bucket record earlier than inevitably wrapping up his profession.
It didn’t take lengthy for Lewis to choose a rematch with Cormier, however the heavyweight knockout artist didn’t cease there. Lewis proceeded to tear into the Corridor of Famer with a fast and fiery rant that seemingly caught everybody off guard.
“Most likely DC,” Lewis mentioned. “As a result of that one nonetheless doesn’t sit proper with me, man. Do folks actually like DC like that? C’mon, man. I informed DC to his face that he’s a chunk of sh*t. He’s a chunk of sh*t scumbag, man. F*ck DC” (h/t MMA Mania).
Requested to elaborate on his feedback, Lewis added:
“He is aware of why. DC is aware of why. Everybody is aware of why he disrespected Popeyes hen, however apart from that, he’s a chunk of sh*t.”
‘DC’ mentioned Derrick Lewis was ‘completely carried out’ as a prime heavyweight contender
Lewis and Cormier have by no means been significantly fond of each other, however their rivalry appears to have intensified after ‘DC’ recommended the all-time knockouts chief retire following his loss to Serghei Spivac in February 2023.
“I believe Derrick’s carried out on the prime. I believe Derrick’s completely carried out on the prime of the division,” Cormier mentioned of Lewis on an episode of ESPN’s DC & RC. “I simply don’t know if he nonetheless can’t knock out No. 10, 11, 12, 13, as a result of I simply don’t assume these guys are nearly as good as they’re.”
Whereas talking with Ariel Helwani that very same day (October 30), Cormier recommended that Lewis’ media day feedback seemingly stem from his advice that ‘The Black Beast’ retire final 12 months.
‘DC’ submitted Lewis within the second spherical of the scrap at UFC 230 in 2018. It will be Cormier’s remaining win contained in the Octagon.