Derrick Lewis has been knocking people out in the UFC for what feels like forever now. The Houston native has built his entire career around one simple philosophy: hit hard and hit first. While other heavyweights focus on fancy footwork or wrestling techniques, Lewis keeps things brutally simple. He walks forward, swings those massive fists, and more often than not, his opponents end up flat on their backs. It’s not always pretty, but it’s definitely effective, and the fans absolutely love watching him work.<\/p>
Going into UFC Nashville, Lewis faced a serious test in Tallison Teixeira, an undefeated Brazilian who had been steamrolling through opponents. Teixeira came into this fight with a perfect 8-0 record, and all eight of those wins came by finish, with none of his fights even lasting five minutes. His UFC<\/a> debut against Justin Tafa lasted just 35 seconds, which sent shockwaves through the heavyweight division. This was supposed to be Lewis’s toughest challenge in recent memory. But sometimes experience and raw power trump youth and momentum, and Nashville was about to witness exactly that.<\/p> When the cage door closed, both fighters knew this wasn’t going to be a long, drawn out fight. These are two guys who specialize in ending fights quickly, so something had to give. The opening exchanges were exactly what fans would expect from two heavy hitters. Both men came out swinging with bad intentions. Teixeira actually managed to hurt Lewis early in the round, which probably got him thinking he was about to add another quick finish to his perfect record.<\/p> But here’s the thing about Derrick Lewis. He has been hurt before, and he knows how to weather storms better than most. Instead of panicking or backing down, Lewis did what he always does best. He fired back with that devastating overhand left that has put so many fighters to sleep over the years. The shot connected cleanly, and Teixeira’s legs wobbled immediately. <\/p>Derrick Lewis Shows His Power In Less Than a Minute<\/h2>