Derrick Lewis extended his UFC knockout record by defeating Tallison Teixeira in a dominant fashion at the UFC event held in Nashville. The match ended abruptly in the first round, lasting just 35 seconds, as Lewis executed a swift and powerful finish, reinforcing his position as a top heavyweight contender.
Fast-Paced Battle Ends with Devastating Punch
The fight began with a brief exchange, where Teixeira landed a quick punch that stunned Lewis briefly. Despite this, Lewis quickly recovered and seized the moment, stepping into range and delivering a crushing left hand that sent Teixeira crashing to the mat. Lewis then unleashed a relentless barrage of punches, forcing the referee, Jason Herzog, to stop the bout as Teixeira struggled to defend himself.
Post-Fight Reactions and Celebrations
Following his victory, Lewis connected with President Donald Trump over the phone, celebrating his accomplishment. In his post-fight interview, Lewis expressed frustration about the pre-fight trash talk he believed was directed at him in Portuguese, despite not understanding the language.
USA in this ho, f*ck what they’re talking about,
Lewis said after speaking to the president.
They’ve been talking shit all week. I can’t speak Portuguese but I know they were talking shit about me. F*ck them. That’s a ho ass move right there. I know he was hurt. I just knew he been fighting tomato cans his whole career. I need some more of them taxi cab drivers from Brazil for my next fight.
—Derrick Lewis, UFC Fighter
Lewis’ celebration was marked by his usual intense showmanship, including tossing his athletic cup into the crowd and jokingly pretending to use the bathroom in Teixeira’s corner, highlighting his confident and brash personality.
Future Plans and Current Standing in Heavyweight Division
Despite his recent success, Lewis showed no interest in immediately confronting top-ranked UFC fighters. Instead, he jokingly hinted at wanting a personal rematch of sorts, expressing a desire to spend time with his wife after being away due to fights.
I’ve been gone for two weeks so I want my wife next,
Lewis said to the crowd with a laugh.
It’s going to be a lot of ground and pound.
—Derrick Lewis, UFC Fighter
Lewis is currently 3-1 in his last four fights and remains a significant threat within the heavyweight division. His star power and fan reception were evident in Nashville, where his electrifying performance reminded everyone why he continues to be a formidable and unpredictable force in the sport.