Derrick Lewis in Albany? The Black Beast hunts heavyweights in upstate New York.
UFC Fight Night 102: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 9, 2016, at Times Union Center in Albany, New York. A heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Shamil Abdurakhimov served as the event headliner.
Practical Effects
Ngannou's early knockout power on display.
Production
Rare Albany arena show with intimate violence.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was UFC's first event in Albany since the 2016 New York MMA ban lift, making it historically significant for the region.
Ngannou's win here started his 6-fight knockout streak that would carry him to a title shot within 18 months.
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