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Malaysian Reserve
6 days ago
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- Malaysian Reserve
Monster Energy's Derrick Lewis Knocks out Tallison Teixeira In 35 Seconds at UFC Fight Night in Nashville
40-Year-Old from New Orleans, Louisiana Shuts Down Heavyweight Fight with Round 1 K.O., Extends Career UFC Record for Knockout Victories at 16 Knockouts NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dominant victory for the 'Knockout King'! Monster Energy congratulates MMA athlete Derrick Lewis on defeating Tallison Teixeira in the main event fight at UFC Fight Night in Nashville on Saturday night. In the Heavyweight division bout, the 40-year-old from New Orleans, Louisiana, made quick work of his opponent and secured the knockout within 35 seconds of Round 1. UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira was contested in front of a live crowd of more than 17,000 spectators inside sold-out Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Featuring six fights on the Main Card, the event was broadcast live on the ESPN+ platform. Monster Energy's Derrick Lewis (29-12) came to Nashville looking to continue his win streak after most recently beating Rodrigo Nascimento in the main event battle at UFC Fight Night in St. Louis, Missouri, in May 2024. Lewis' opponent, 25-year-old Tallison Teixeira (8-1) from Vitória da Conquista, Brazil, wanted to extend his two-win streak after knocking out Justin Tafa in his UFC debut in February 2025 and earning the Performance of the Night bonus. But when it comes to facing a UFC icon like Lewis, the newcomer faced the ultimate test… When both fighters collided in the Octagon inside Bridgestone Arena, the action instantly hit overdrive. In a furious opening sequence, Lewis connected a heavy body kick to Teixeira's chest but absorbed a left jab to the face that seemed to impact his vision. But when Teixeira closed in to capitalize on the disadvantage, Lewis stood his ground and responded with a barrage of heavy punches. And when a heavy left swing connected to the chin, it was 'lights out' as Teixeira instantly hit the canvas. After a brief ground-and-pound assault, with Teixeira struggling to get back on his feet, Referee Jason Herzog ended the fight at 35 seconds with Lewis the clear winner by technical knockout. With his 42nd professional fight in the books, Lewis now has earned 24 wins by knockout or technical knockout, including 16 knockouts in the UFC. Asked about his approach in Nashville, Monster Energy's Lewis said: 'I know if I throw anything at anybody, no matter what it is, I know that they're going to go down!' What's next for Lewis? After the dominant performance, a title fight against undisputed division champion Tom Aspinall may be in the cards. Stay tuned for more from Lewis! Monster Energy's elite UFC athletes include Jon Jones, Alex Pereira, Belal Muhammad, Dricus Du Plessis, Merab Dvalishvili, Valentina Shevchenko, Zhang Weili, Marlon Vera, Michael Chandler, Justin Gaethje, Brandon Moreno, Giga Chikadze, Johnny Walker, Sean Strickland, Dan Ige, Diego Lopes, Daniel Zellhuber, Derrick Lewis, Alexa Grasso, Raul Rosas Jr., Tatsuro Taira, Shara Magomedov, Patricio Pitbull, Maycee Barber, Aaron Pico, Patchy Mix, Jasmine Jasudavicius, and Kayla Harrison. For more on Monster Energy's MMA athletes, visit Follow Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. For interview or photo requests, contact Kim Dresser. About Monster EnergyBased in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, bands, believers, and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at CONTACT: Kim Dresser C: (949) 300-5546 E:
USA Today
7 days ago
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- USA Today
Dana White: Derrick Lewis 'delivered' but KO stoppage 'was a little fast'
UFC CEO Dana White weighs in on Derrick Lewis' latest KO win. UFC CEO Dana White was impressed with what he saw from "The Black Beast," but not everything was perfect. Derrick Lewis, a two-time UFC heavyweight title challenger, extended his record for most knockouts in UFC history, putting away undefeated prospect Tallison Teixeira in the main event of UFC on ESPN 70 on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Lewis (29-12 MMA, 20-10 UFC) just needed 35 seconds to drop Teixeira (8-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC), land ground-and-pound on him, and more shots as Teixeira was standing up, to get referee Jason Herzog to intervene. "We kind of figured that fight would go like that," White said at the UFC on ESPN 70 post-fight press conference. "I mean, the line on that thing was over/under five minutes, so yeah, it delivered. It was what we expected. It was what everyone expected. Nobody expected a five-round fight." Although impressed with what Lewis was able to do at 40, White did think the stoppage was premature. Teixeira, though visibly hurt, was working his way back to his feet while grabbing the cage – which is illegal – while taking shots from Lewis. Teixeira, and many online, complained about the stoppage as soon as the fight ended. "The fight can turn in one punch," White said. "Whoever lands that big shot – and they were both trying to land them – but (Lewis) got him. I thought the stoppage was a little fast, but it is what it is." With the win, Lewis wins back-to-back fights for the first time since beating Aleksei Oleinik in August 2020 and Curtis Blaydes in February 2021. Lewis entered his third straight main event following a third-round finish of Rodrigo Nascimento last May, and extended his knockout total to 16, the most in UFC history. He's now 3-1 in his past four outings and is angling another run at the belt, which is currently being held by Tom Aspinall.
USA Today
7 days ago
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- USA Today
Derrick Lewis wants one more heavyweight title run after UFC on ESPN 70 win
Derrick Lewis' title aspirations are very much still alive. "The Black Beast," who's in the twilight of his fighting career, let the world know that he's planning on making one last run at the UFC heavyweight title. These comments come after Lewis' latest knockout win over previously-undefeated Brazilian prospect Tallison Teixeira in the main event of Saturday's UFC on ESPN 70 in Nashville, Tenn. "I don't want an easy fight like that," Lewis told reporters at the UFC on ESPN 70 post-fight interview. "Of course, I would like to do one more run at the title. That would be good." Lewis (29-12 MMA, 20-10 UFC) put Teixeira (8-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) away in just 35 seconds into their main event bout. For a moment, things looked dicey for the 40-year-old, as it looked like Teixeira had hurt Lewis' eye. However, it was a bluff that clearly worked. "Sh*t, I was acting like something was in my eye," Lewis said. "I was waiting on him to get a little closer, he didn't get close enough the first time, so I really was trying to sell it, make it seem he got me in my eye pretty good. Sh*t, that's what happened. I called it. I noticed he was trying to pull himself up with the cage, and I'm like, 'Man, come on, man. You have me hitting my own leg.' It was messed up." Some online claimed that the stoppage was a bit premature, including UFC CEO Dana White. Although Teixeira was working his way up by grabbing and holding onto the cage, which is not permitted, Lewis thinks the stoppage was right. "Yes, the referee should've been stopping it," Lewis said. "He was in and out a couple of times before he started grabbing the cage." Lewis is now on a two-fight winning streak and 3-1 in his past four outings. He's challenged twice for UFC gold – once in 2018 for the undisputed title against then champion Daniel Cormier and the other in 2021 for the interim belt against Ciryl Gane. He was stopped in both fights.
Courier-Mail
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Derrick Lewis' X-rated response about his wife goes viral
Don't miss out on the headlines from UFC. Followed categories will be added to My News. UFC cult hero Derrick Lewis was at it again on Sunday, delivering another viral moment during a post-fight interview. The 40-year-old American never shies away from speaking his mind, on Sunday in Nashville he put his wife on notice with an X-rated reply to Daniel Cormier. UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3 | SUN 20 JULY 12PM AEST | One of the most iconic careers in MMA history will come to a close, as UFC veteran Dustin Poirier makes his final walk to the Octagon for a trilogy with current BMF Champion Max Holloway. | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports. After securing a dominant victory over Tallison Teixeira and extending his record for the most knockouts in UFC history, Lewis was asked what he wants next. Nobody was expecting the answer that was about to follow. 'I've been gone for two weeks … so I want my wife next,' Lewis said as laughter broke out among those in attendance. 'It's going to be a lot of ground and pound, grounding and pounding … she know what it is. Look at that fine a**.' Watch the hilariously X-rated moment in the video player above Derrick Lewis' wife could only laugh at his response. Lewis was the headline event at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee in what was his first fight in over a year. Teixeira on the other hand was chasing his third win inside the past 10 months in his third fight inside the Octagon. The 25-year-old Brazilian landed a telling left hand in the opening exchanges which appeared to wobble Lewis, but moments later the script was flipped. As he wiped his right eye and struggled to see, the UFC veteran unloaded a monster right hand that he quickly followed up with a left hook that sent Teixeira to the canvas. Lewis pounced and unleashed punch after punch as Teixeira attempted to dodge and get back to his feet, but the referee stepped in and waved an end to the bout after only 35 seconds. X SUBSCRIBER ONLY Mixed day for Aussies in Nashville Two fighters out of Australia were on the card in Nashville with mixed results on the day. Jake Matthews was on the undercard but the rising Aussie showed he is worthy of a main card fight after securing his third-straight win in the Octagon. After eating a few heavy kicks from Chidi Njokuani, Matthews took his opponent to the mat before he quickly locked in a rear naked choke that forced Njokuani to tap out. It wasn't to be however for Junior Tafa with the Kiwi born fighter falling to Tuco Tokkos late in the second round. Tokkos took away Tafa's big strength by taking the fight to the canvas before he locked in an arm-triangle choke. Jake Matthews secured another victory inside the UFC Octagon./AFP UFC Fight Night: Nashville results Main Event: Derrick Lewis defeats Tallison Teixeira by TKO (strikes) at 0:35 of Round 1 Gabriel Bonfim defeats Stephen Thompson by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Steve Garcia defeats Calvin Kattar by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Morgan Charriere defeats Nate Landwehr by KO (strikes) at 0:27 of Round 3 Vitor Petrino defeats Austen Lane by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:16 of Round 1 Tuco Tokkos defeats Junior Tafa by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:25 of Round 2 Chris Curtis defeats Max Griffin by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Jake Matthews defeats Chidi Njokuani by submission (short choke) at 1:09 of Round 1 Eduarda Moura defeats Lauren Murphy by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Valter Walker defeats Kennedy Nzechukwu by submission (heel hook) at 0:54 of Round 1 Mike Davis defeats Mitch Ramirez by TKO (strikes) at 4:08 of Round 2 Fatima Kline defeats Melissa Martinez by TKO (head kick and punches) at 2:36 of Round 3 Originally published as UFC star Derrick Lewis' X-rated response about his wife goes viral
USA Today
13-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UFC on ESPN 70 result: Derrick Lewis plays possum, TKOs Tallison Teixeira in 35 seconds
DERRICK LEWIS FAULT 🤯@TheBeast_UFC | #UFCNashville Derrick Lewis keeps racking up knockouts. Lewis (29-12 MMA, 20-10 UFC), the UFC's knockout leader, ended the unbeaten record of Tallison Teixeira quickly. The heavyweight bout served as the main event of UFC on ESPN 70 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. In just 35 seconds, Lewis recorded a TKO over Teixeira (8-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC), after some admitted gamesmanship. Lewis came out offering a jumping switch kick. Teixeira fired in a punch that appeared to hurt Lewis' right eye. After covering up his eye, Lewis kept swinging and dropped Teixeira with a powerful left hand right on the jaw. "The Black Beast" swarmed with follow-up punches until referee Jason Herzog stopped the fight. In typical Lewis fashion, he removed his fight trunks and waved them over his head. He went over to Texeira's corner and "marked his territory" before continuing with the celebration. Then he launched his protective cup into the crowd, and then mooned them, giving Nashville the whole "Black Beast" experience. HERE HE GOES 😅@TheBeast_UFC | #UFCNashville While the official decision was being announced, Lewis had UFC CEO Dana White's cell phone in his hand, allegedly speaking with U.S. president Donald Trump. "U.S.A in this hoe, f*ck what they talkin' about," Lewis told Daniel Cormier during his post-fight interview. Lewis then explained how Teixeira's corner was "talking sh*t" all week, which is why he went over to the corner after the fight. On the UFC Post-fight Show, Lewis admitted he was playing possum by gesturing toward his right eye during the fight in order to draw Teixeira in closer. The UFC's knockout leader has a few sly tricks up his sleeve, along with vicious fight-ending power. With the result, Lewis wins back-to-back fights for the first time since beating Aleksei Oleinik in August 2020 and Curtis Blaydes in February 2021. "The Black Beast" entered his third straight main event following a third-round finish of Rodrigo Nascimento last May, and extended his knockout total to 16, the most in UFC history. On the other side, Teixeira, 25, walks away with his first career loss. In every previous fight, the Brazilian finished every opponent in the first round. However, facing a former title challenger in his second UFC appearance was a bit too much to handle. Up-to-the-minute UFC on ESPN 70 results
