US EditionUFC Fight Night Results, Highlights: Derrick Lewis Batters Tallison Teixeira for First-Round Knockout
DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, JUL 13 – Derrick Lewis earned his 16th UFC knockout with a 35-second TKO over Tallison Teixeira, reinforcing his record as the promotion's all-time knockout leader.
- Derrick Lewis secured a TKO victory over Tallison Teixeira in just 35 seconds during the headline bout of UFC Fight Night held in Nashville, Tennessee.
- At 25 years old and with just one previous UFC fight, Teixeira stepped into the bout aiming to secure a spot among the elite heavyweights in the division.
- Lewis, a 40-year-old UFC knockout leader who was a significant underdog, landed a decisive left hook that dropped Teixeira before continuing strikes on the ground.
- Lewis extended his UFC record for most career knockouts to 16 and said, "They been talking s--- all week" about him, referring to Teixeira's corner.
- The victory helped Lewis stay relevant in a transitioning heavyweight division and is expected to generate strong discussion in MMA circles about his enduring finishing power.
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Derrick Lewis scores quick TKO of Tallison Teixeira in Nashville
Heavyweight Derrick Lewis needed only 35 seconds to end the undefeated run of Tallison Teixeira with a left hook in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday night in Nashville.
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Derrick Lewis KOs Teixeira, Taunts Corner With Savage Celebration
On Saturday night in Nashville, Derrick Lewis extended his own record for most knockouts in UFC history with a first-round finish of Tallison Teixeira.After momentarily appearing to be hurt, Lewis connected with a big overhand punch that sent Teixeira to the canvas, and ultimately led to referee Jason Herzog waiving off the fight.Immediately after, Lewis went into his signature celebration, before unloading a series of imaginary arrows into his …
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