Derrick `The Black Beast` Lewis, a man known for his terrifying power and equally entertaining personality, extended his remarkable record for the most knockouts in UFC history with a lightning-fast victory in the UFC Nashville main event. Facing Tallison Teixeira, a fighter stepping up to test the veteran heavyweight, Lewis delivered a performance that was brief but undeniably emphatic.
The fight itself was less a prolonged engagement and more an instantaneous combustion. Just seconds after the opening bell, Teixeira landed a punch that appeared to momentarily disrupt Lewis. However, any potential distress was instantly channeled into aggression. Lewis stepped forward and unleashed the kind of raw power he`s famous for, connecting with a devastating left hand.
Teixeira immediately crumpled to the canvas. Lewis followed up with a rapid barrage of strikes, aiming to secure the finish. Though Teixeira briefly attempted to use the cage to regain his footing, Lewis maintained the pressure, forcing referee Jason Herzog to step in and stop the contest. The official time: a mere 35 seconds into the very first round.
Emerging victorious, Lewis wasted no time making the moment his own. Reports quickly surfaced of a congratulatory phone call with President Donald Trump. This was followed by a post-fight interview that perfectly encapsulated the unique charm of `The Black Beast`. Addressing the crowd with characteristic bluntness, Lewis offered colorful remarks directed at his opponent and anyone who doubted him, even humorously suggesting he needed opponents straight out of a `taxi cab driver` lineup from Brazil next.
His celebration was equally memorable, featuring his signature removal of his shorts and the theatrical tossing of his athletic cup into the crowd. When pressed about potential future opponents from the division`s top ranks, Lewis, ever the showman, pivoted to a more personal, and frankly hilarious, choice, declaring his intention to “fight his wife next” and promising “a lot of ground and pound,” drawing cheers from the Nashville audience.
Despite entering this bout as the underdog, Lewis`s dominant 35-second finish underscored that at 3-1 in his last four appearances, he remains a potent and dangerous force in the heavyweight division. His performance in Nashville not only added another record to his name but also reaffirmed his status as one of the UFC`s most compelling and unpredictable stars.
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