Derrick Lewis makes history with a phenomenal knockout victory at UFC 291. Read about his flawless performance and what’s next for the fighter.
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| Derrick Lewis wins by knockout in the first round |
| Lewis now holds the record for most knockouts in UFC history |
| Lewis lands a perfect flying knee on his opponent |
| Lewis expresses his desire to continue fighting in the UFC |
| Lewis is praised for his exciting style and performance |
Ladies and gentlemen, referee Dan Mergliata has called a stop to this contest at 33 seconds of the very first round, declaring the winner by GKO. Congratulations, sir! I’m here with the winner, Derrick Lewis.
Derrick Lewis has now become the fighter with the most knockouts in the history of the sport, with a total of 14. And what a phenomenal knockout it was! Did you plan to open with that flying knee?
Hell no! I just said, ‘Let me throw some,’ and if it lands, it lands. And it did! It landed perfectly.
Did you plan to take your shorts off?
I didn’t. You know what? It was an absolutely flawless performance for you. How are you feeling right now, man?
It’s a long time coming, man. Yeah, for two years now, I finally hit somebody.
Let’s take a look at that flying knee because it was absolutely perfect. You landed it right on the chin.
That’s all the homework my coach and I have been drilling for the last five years. And by damn, I’m glad it finally landed. I was about to give up on it, for real.
Well, it was fantastic. It was a phenomenal flawless performance. What’s next for you?
We’ll see. I’m a free agent now, so hopefully, I can get another contract with the UFC. If not, it is what it is. But we want to see you stay here, man. We love you very much, and you’re one of the most exciting guys to ever compete in the sport. Enjoy the love, enjoy the victory. Congratulations, Derrick Lewis.
