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Derrick Lewis ‘for sure’ wants rematch with Francis Ngannou, but first needs to renegotiate contract

Heavyweight knockout artist Derrick Lewis would ideally like another crack at Francis Ngannou in his next fight. But there are more pressing issues than the name on the next bout agreement he signs.

“Right now, we’re just trying to renegotiate the contract and see where it goes from there,” Lewis said on “The Joe Rogan Experience” this past Friday.

Ngannou is set for his own rematch against champ Stipe Miocic later this month at UFC 260. Rather than wait for the winner, Lewis would take any top-ranked opponent that he hasn’t yet fought – a list that grows shorter by the year.