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Derrick Lewis Claims Best Shape Ahead of UFC 324

1/21/2026

Summary

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Derrick Lewis, UFC fighter, says he is in the best shape of his life ahead of UFC 324, attributing it to substances from the UFC.
His coach Bob Perez describes Lewis's recovery as remarkable, calling his performance "like a video game."
UFC senior vice president Jeff Novitzky says Lewis did not receive banned peptides, but legal, third-party tested compounds.
Lewis will face Waldo Cortes-Acosta on January 24 in Las Vegas.

History

Historical Context

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 2004 to unify global anti-doping efforts, following the International Olympic Committee's initial drug testing in 1968. This initiative aimed to address the inconsistent doping policies across sports organizations. As a result, organizations like the UFC now implement rigorous testing protocols, significantly impacting athlete health and performance standards, as seen in fighters like Derrick Lewis.

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Story summary

Derrick Lewis, UFC fighter, says he is in the best shape of his life ahead of UFC 324, attributing it to substances from the UFC.
His coach Bob Perez describes Lewis's recovery as remarkable, calling his performance "like a video game."
UFC senior vice president Jeff Novitzky says Lewis did not receive banned peptides, but legal, third-party tested compounds.
Lewis will face Waldo Cortes-Acosta on January 24 in Las Vegas.

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