Derrick Lewis set a UFC record for most knockouts by defeating Tallison Teixeira in just 35 seconds, celebrated with a call to Donald Trump, and delivered a memorable post-fight interview, highlighting his continued dominance and star power in the heavyweight division.
Derrick Lewis just set a new record for the most knockouts in UFC history. He took down Tallison Teixeira in the UFC Nashville main event, proving once again that he’s a force to be reckoned with.
The fight was wild from the start. Teixeira landed a punch that seemed to mess with Lewis’ vision. But, in true Lewis fashion, he stepped up and delivered a crushing left hand.
Teixeira hit the canvas hard. Lewis unleashed a storm of punches, trying to end it right there. Teixeira used the cage to get up, but Lewis kept swinging until referee Jason Herzog stopped the fight.
All this action happened in just 35 seconds of the first round. Can you believe it?
After the win, Lewis had a chat with President Donald Trump. Then, he gave a post-fight interview that fans won’t forget anytime soon.
“USA in this ho, f*ck what they’re talking about,” Lewis declared. He wasn’t shy about expressing his feelings toward his critics.
“They’ve been talking shit all week,” he added. “I can’t speak Portuguese but I know they were talking shit about me. F*ck them.”
Lewis didn’t hold back. He claimed Teixeira had been fighting “tomato cans” his whole career. Ouch.
Despite being the underdog, Lewis delivered an explosive performance. His antics didn’t end with the fight, though.
He celebrated by taking off his shorts and tossing his athletic cup into the crowd. Classic Lewis.
When asked about his next opponent, he had a surprising answer. “I’ve been gone for two weeks so I want my wife next,” Lewis joked, getting a big laugh from the crowd.
Now sitting at 3-1 in his last four fights, Lewis remains a heavyweight threat. His star power? Still shining bright, as the Nashville crowd showed.
What a night!