Derrick Lewis Secures Quick KO Victory At UFC Nashville

Derrick Lewis continued to build his reputation as the king of the knockout with a swift finish at UFC Nashville. The main event saw Lewis deliver a first-round TKO against Tallison Teixeira in just 35 seconds, maintaining his position among the promotion’s most prolific finishers.

The fight started with an element of chaos. Early exchanges appeared to shake Lewis, possibly due to a strike from Teixeira or an accidental eye poke. The action didn't pause, and Lewis responded instinctively by unloading wild punches. As he began to settle into the fight, his signature power punching became more effective, pushing Teixeira onto the defensive.

Record-Breaking Finish

Lewis’s approach paid off as he landed a clean, powerful shot that visibly stunned the Brazilian, who is notably taller and more reach-advantaged. Capitalising on the moment, Lewis unleashed a series of heavy strikes that forced Teixeira to scramble. In the process, Teixeira grabbed the fence with both hands in an attempt to regain his footing. However, referee Jason Herzog halted the contest before Teixeira could escape further damage.

The victory marked Lewis’s 16th knockout in the UFC, extending his all-time record for stoppages. With this win, he now stands tied with Donald Cerrone for the third-most knockout wins in UFC history, behind Jim Miller’s 17 and Charles Oliveira’s 20.

A Night To Remember In Nashville

The event, held inside Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, showcased a lineup full of competitive fights, but Lewis’s quick finish stole the spotlight. The win also represents a significant turnaround for “Black Beast,” who has now secured back-to-back knockout victories for the first time in nearly five years. These consecutive wins could set him on a path toward a title shot, especially as Lewis has expressed interest in facing division champion Tom Aspinall.

Co-Main Event Highlights

This latest win adds another chapter to Lewis’s legacy of explosive finishes. His reputation as a puncher who can end fights at any moment remains intact. The victory also indicates that Lewis seems to be reinvigorated, showing better form and confidence compared to recent years.

In the co-main events, Gabriel Bonfim edged out Stephen Thompson via split decision in a notable upset, earning praise for his performance. Steve Garcia dominated Calvin Kattar over three rounds with a unanimous decision, while Morgan Charriere secured a third-round TKO over Nate Landwehr in under half a minute. Additionally, Vitor Petrino tapped Austen Lane with a rear-naked choke early in the first round, and Tuco Tokkos submitted Junior Tafa with a head-arm choke in the second round.

Eyes On A Title Shot

Despite some debate over the quick stoppage, Lewis’s finish was decisive. His ability to deliver power shots and end fights rapidly remains one of his defining traits. Now tied with Cerrone in third place for most UFC stoppages, Lewis has cemented his status as one of the promotion’s most dangerous finishers.

Looking ahead, the fighter’s focus appears to be on advancing toward a title shot. With his recent form and a rising profile, Lewis’s name remains prominent in heavyweight discussions. For now, he can enjoy personal success and time with his family, as he mentioned in the post-fight interview, appreciating both his victory and his life outside the cage.

As UFC Nashville wraps up, all eyes will remain on Derrick Lewis and his quest to climb the heavyweight ranks. His latest performance reaffirms his reputation as a danger to anyone standing across the octagon from him, and fans can expect more exciting, explosive moments from the veteran knockout artist.

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