Report: UFC finalizing Ngannou-Lewis for UFC 226
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A proposed fight between Francis Ngannou and Derrick Lewis is being finalized for the UFC 226 card, Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com reports.
The UFC is expected to sign off on the fight within the next week, according to Helwani.
Ngannou sports an 11-2 record and last fought against Stipe Miocic at UFC 220, losing via unanimous decision with the UFC heavyweight championship on the line.
Lewis is currently 19-5(1) and defeated Marcin Tybura via TKO (punches) at UFC Fight Night Austin in February 2018.
UFC 226 takes place July 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.