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Derrick Lewis' plan to quickly KO Curtis Blaydes is no laughing matter

LAS VEGAS — There are only roughly two times in his life that Derrick Lewis is serious. The first is when his wife speaks angrily to him and the second is when the Octagon door closes for a UFC fight.

Other than that, take what Lewis says seriously at your own risk.

His appearance at UFC media day before his main event bout Saturday (8 p.m. ET, ESPN+) at Apex with Curtis Blaydes is a case in point.

When Lewis was asked about the problems created by the weather in his home state of Texas, he noted that he ran into Sen.