When Derrick Lewis lost to Tai Tuivasa at UFC 271 in February, many fans wondered what his next move will be. Now there’s an answer. “The Black Beast,” Lewis (26-9 MMA, 17-7 UFC) has been booked to take on surging Russian heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich (15-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) at UFC 277 on July 30. The card doesn’t currently have a location. Two people with knowledge of the matchup informed MMA Junkie of the booking Wednesday but asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. ESPN first reported the bout
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Derrick Lewis vs. Sergei Pavlovich targeted for UFC 277 on July 30 – MMA Junkie