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Ciryl Gane quickly rose through the ranks in the heavyweight division upon his professional debut. Even before he was signed to the UFC in the summer of 2019, he already had a championship belt on his mantle at home.

MMA News / HITC / July 15

Referee Jason Herzog opens up on his controversial stoppage in Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira

‘Big’ John McCarthy had a word with referee Jason Herzog after his stoppage in the main event at UFC Nashville. Derrick Lewis added another highlight to his résumé, stopping 6’7″ heavyweight Tallison Teixeira in just 35 seconds to secure his 16th knockout win inside the Octagon.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 14

UFC KO king Derrick Lewis called out for heavyweight clash at the White House

Following yet another knockout-win, Derrick Lewis has officially received an offer from another top-ranked UFC heavyweight for a fight at the White House.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 14

UFC CEO Dana White reacts to controversial Derrick Lewis stoppage

UFC CEO Dana White isn't overthinking the controversial finish between Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira at UFC Nashville. The July 12 Fight Night concluded with a signature Lewis knockout, extending his UFC knockout record to sixteen.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 14

Heavyweight Veteran Serves Up Vicious Win in Music City Saturday Night

Derrick Lewis headlined Saturday night’s UFC Nashville for a reason: Veteran fighters of the fabled UFC Octagon bring in the big bucks on any given night.

MMA News / HITC / July 13

Former UFC title challenger retires at 41 and unveils new career after Nashville loss

Saturday night saw a 15-fight UFC veteran officially bring her career to an end. Derrick Lewis wasted no time in the main event, as he stopped Tallison Teixeira just 35 seconds into their clash at UFC Nashville.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 13

Derrick Lewis Dominates With 35 Second KO

Derrick Lewis (29-12 MMA, 20-10 UFC) reminded everyone why he’s the UFC’s all-time knockout king, ending Tallison Teixeira’s (8-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) unbeaten run in emphatic fashion.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 13

UFC knockout king Derrick Lewis stuns undefeated phenom in 35 seconds

UFC Nashville was headlined by a huge heavyweight clash between hard-hitting knockout artists Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira. The UFC's all-time leader in knockouts, Lewis added to his promotional record in his lone outing of 2024 when "The Black Beast" stopped Rodrigo Nascimento in the main event of UFC St.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 13

UFC Trailblazer Retires After 15-Year Run

A storied run ends in Nashville as a pioneer makes a final walk. UFC Nashville brought the chaos fans expected from a Derrick Lewis headliner, with the heavyweight slugger facing off against rising knockout artist Tallison Teixeira in a main event built for fireworks.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 12

MMA pioneer retires after final fight at UFC Nashville

A pivotal figure in the history of women's MMA left her gloves in the cage after competing for the final time at UFC Nashville. Headlined by the UFC's

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 12

UFC heavyweight shatters dry spell with record-setting finish

Finally, UFC Nashville marks an end to a streak of 'snoozer' fights in the UFC's heavyweight division. Approaching the Derrick Lewis headlined Fight Night, the UFC's heavyweight division hadn't seen a finish by knockout or submission in over 100 days.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 12

UFC fighter celebrates birthday with incredible head kick in Nashville opener

One fighter celebrated her birthday in style by scoring a huge finish in the opening bout at UFC Nashville. Taking place at Bridgestone Arena, UFC Nashville is headlined by a heavyweight matchup between the UFC's all-time knockout leader Derrick Lewis and undefeated contender Tallison Teixeira.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 12

UFC stream: Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira free watch along

Heavyweight violence commences tonight when Derrick Lewis makes his long-awaited return to the UFC Octagon. 'The Black Beast' has been out of action for more than a year and looks to make it two wins in a row against the towering Tallison Teixeira.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 9

Derrick Lewis returns to fight 6'7' knockout machine this weekend

It's do-or-die when Derrick Lewis is thrown to the wolves this weekend. Ol' reliable knockout artist Lewis is returning from a hiatus after defeating Rodrigo Nascimento by knockout in May 2024, earning himself the UFC knockout record.

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Derrick Lewis Vs. Tallison Teixeira Preview

Derrick Lewis faces Tallison Teixeira this weekend in a middleweight clash as we preview this upcoming fight. Lewis arrives into the fight, having not been in the Octagon since May 2024.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 20

Derrick Lewis returns to fight undefeated 6'7' knockout monster

It's official, Derrick Lewis is set to return to the UFC Octagon in a main event heavyweight clash. It's been a while, 'The Black Beast' hasn't competed since May 2024.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 14

UFC Nashville in July will be headlined by Derrick Lewis – Tallison Teixeira

The UFC is heading back to Nashville on July 12th and we now know what will headline the card. The knockout king of the promotion Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis (28-12) gets his third straight main event as he takes on the undefeated Tallison Teixeira (8-0).

MMA News / Ringside Intel / October 28, 2024

Derrick Lewis Next Fight: ‘Black Beast’ Returns Saturday To Face Dangerous Prospect In November

The Derrick Lewis next fight news has arrived and the man known as “Black Beast” is back this Saturday. But who will the two-time UFC title challenger be facing in his next fight?

MMA News / Yardbarker / August 15, 2024

Derrick Lewis scheduled to return at UFC Edmonton

The fight will be Lewis' second of 2024 after knocking out Rodrigo Nascimento in the main event of UFC St. Louis in May.

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MMA News / FirstSportz / May 13, 2024

After decade in UFC, 39-year-old Derrick Lewis reveals he is finally in his prime

Derrick Lewis is definitely aging but backward. The ‘Black Beast’ put on an incredible show at the main event of UFC St. Louis and bounced back from his last loss.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 13, 2024

'Wouldn’t stop here,' Derrick Lewis wants to dabble in WWE side hustle, but not at cost of building more knockdown victories

The UFC St. Louis main event with Derrick Lewis did not disappoint. Lewis finished Rodrigo Nascimento at the 0:49 mark of R3 via TKO (punches). He thought it best to wave his sweaty shorts to kickstart the flatlined rival.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / May 12, 2024

Derrick Lewis Stop Nascimento

Derrick Lewis did what only Derrick Lewis does best and that’s knock someone out. Rodrigo Nascimento is the latest victim to the Lewis hitlist. Lewis extended his lead as the all-time knockout leader of the UFC’s heavyweight division with a third-round TKO in St.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 10, 2024

UFC St. Louis Main Event Preview and Prediction: Derrick Lewis – Rodrigo Nascimento

Tomorrow night in the main event of UFC St. Louis, the promotion’s all time knockout king makes his return. “The Black Beast” Derrick Lewis (27-12) is back at it as he looks to snap out of his recent funk when he takes on fifteenth ranked Rodrigo Nascimento (11-1, 1 NC).

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 10, 2024