Report: Lewis, Oleinik agree to headline UFC's Aug. 8 event
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Heavyweight contenders Derrick Lewis and Aleksei Oleinik verbally agreed to fight in the UFC Fight Night main event on Aug. 8, sources told ESPN's Ariel Helwani.
Lewis is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Ilir Latifi at UFC 247 in February. The former title challenger is riding a two-fight winning streak.
Oleinik has also won two straight bouts. "The Boa Constrictor" most recently beat former champion Fabricio Werdum via split decision at UFC 249 in May.
The promotion has not yet confirmed the Aug. 8 event. It's currently expected to take place in Las Vegas, Helwani added.
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