The enthusiastic crowd at UFC Fight Night in Nashville, celebrating Derrick Lewis's record-breaking knockout.
UFC Fight Night at Bridgestone Arena showcased Derrick Lewis’s remarkable talent as he smashed his own knockout record, achieving a swift victory over Tallison Teixeira in just 35 seconds. With this achievement, Lewis now holds the record for the most knockouts in UFC history, boasting a total of 16. The event attracted over 17,000 fans, further establishing Nashville as a prime city for future UFC events. Despite a controversial stoppage, the night was filled with thrilling moments and highlighted the sport’s exciting unpredictability.
Nashville, Tennessee — In a highly anticipated event at the Bridgestone Arena, UFC Fight Night delivered a night full of intense moments and significant milestones, culminating in Derrick Lewis making UFC history with a swift victory that broke his own knockout record.
In the main event, Derrick Lewis, known as one of the fiercest strikers in the UFC, achieved a record-breaking knockout at just 35 seconds into the fight against Tallison Teixeira. With this victory, Lewis increased his all-time UFC knockout total to 16, further cementing his reputation as the most prolific knockout artist in UFC history.
The fight attracted a crowd of over 17,000 spectators at the Bridgestone Arena, generating approximately $2.2 million in ticket sales. The energetic and engaged audience contributed to an electrifying atmosphere that could rival the enthusiasm of fighters’ hometowns. UFC officials noted Nashville’s growing reputation as a prime location for future events due to the passionate fan base.
After securing his quick victory, Lewis celebrated in a distinctive manner, humorously mimicking urinating in his opponent’s corner. Adding a political twist to the celebration, Lewis made a call to then-President Donald Trump, who was watching the event remotely. The UFC’s president, Dana White, facilitated the phone call, allowing Lewis to converse with Trump directly. Lewis described the moment as the highlight of his celebration, expressing that it was “pretty cool to have the president talk to me.”
Prior to the bout, Teixeira entered with an undefeated record of 8-0, which Lewis mocked, suggesting that Teixeira’s previous wins were against lesser competition. During the fight, Lewis’s powerful left hook delivered the decisive blow, leading to Teixeira being knocked down and unable to recover. Lewis criticized Teixeira for allegedly grabbing the cage to stand up after being hurt, labeling it a “ho-ass move.”
The fight was Lewis’s return to the octagon after a 14-month layoff, making the quick stoppage both a comeback moment and a point of debate. Some viewers and commentators questioned whether the referee’s decision to stop the fight was premature. Officials defended the stoppage, citing safety concerns due to the solid strikes Lewis had landed. Referee Jason Herzog, along with veteran MMA official ‘Big’ John McCarthy, explained their decision as prioritizing fighter safety.
In the co-main event, Gabriel Bonfim secured a split decision victory over seasoned fighter Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. Steve Garcia earned a unanimous decision win against No. 14-ranked featherweight Calvin Kattar. Clarksville native Nate Landwehr faced a setback with a knockout loss in the third round against France’s Morgan Charriere. Additionally, Vitor Petrino submitted Austen Lane in under one round, and Tuco Tokkos gained his first UFC victory by submitting Junior Tafa in the second round.
The event highlighted Derrick Lewis’s dominance in terms of knockout power, setting a new UFC record, and underscored Nashville’s emergence as a favorite UFC venue. Despite the controversy surrounding the fight’s stoppage, the night was filled with memorable moments and notable performances, reaffirming UFC’s global appeal and the sport’s unpredictability.
As UFC continues to expand its reach, Nashville remains a promising location for future events, drawing enthusiastic fans and fighters alike for high-stakes bouts and record-breaking nights.
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