8. Derrick Lewis vs. Damian Grabowski
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiWapbq0rBo Weight Class: Heavyweight The first big heavyweight clash of the evening sees Derrick "The Black Beast" Lewis (134 (1)) take on UFC newcomer Damian Grabowski (202) in what may very well be a bad night for the Polish fighter. Grabowski found success in Europe, briefly holding the M-1 heavyweight championship, and has fought in Bellator, where he lost to Brock Lesnar's teammate and then Bellator heavyweight champ Cole Konrad (Konrad retired from the sport undefeated). However, Lewis has become something of a low-level gatekeeper in the UFC: he has struggled with his own steps up in competition, but has basically smashed any of the lower caliber fighters he has faced. Lewis is a powerhouse who has vicious ground and pound who will knock you out if he connects (12 of his 13 wins have come by knockout), and while Grabowski has yet to be knocked out in his career, there's always a first time. Lewis by first round TKO.
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