UFC Fight Night Results, Highlights: Derrick Lewis Batters Tallison Teixeira for First-Round Knockout
DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, JUL 13 – Derrick Lewis scored his 16th UFC knockout with a 35-second TKO over undefeated Tallison Teixeira, sparking debate over the referee's quick stoppage, UFC officials said.
- In Nashville on Saturday, Derrick Lewis knocked out Tallison Teixeira in 35 seconds of Round 1.
- Marked by a 14-month hiatus, Derrick Lewis returned to face undefeated Tallison Teixeira, who entered 8-0 with all first-round stoppages.
- By pretending to be hurt, Lewis landed a decisive overhand punch, and referee Jason Herzog waived off the bout after ground strikes.
- Gabriel Bonfim's split decision win over Stephen Thompson drew scrutiny, with observers noting Bonfim held Thompson against the cage despite UFC scoring criteria prioritizing damage over control.
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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.
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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