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Derrick Lewis Sets New Knockout Record
MMA fans were left stunned and in stitches as Derrick Lewis delivered a jaw-dropping 33-second knockout victory over Marcos Rogerio de Lima at UFC 291 in Salt Lake City. Lewis, known as "The Black Beast," reclaimed the promotion's knockout record with his incredible performance.
A Show-Stopping Finish
Lewis made his mark on the fight with a stunning flying knee, flooring de Lima before following up with a relentless ground-and-pound assault. The crowd erupted as Lewis celebrated his resounding victory and returned to the win column.
Shorts Come Off and Fans Go Wild
In an unexpected move, Lewis shocked fans by stripping off his fight shorts and dancing in the cage in just his underwear. Social media exploded with reactions to Lewis' unique celebration, with one fan humorously commenting that "the man's balls are hot so the shorts went flying after as well."
Legendary Performance
Excited MMA enthusiasts flooded social media with accolades for Lewis' performance. One fan hailed it as "ONE OF THE GREATEST PERFORMANCES THE MMA WORLD HAS EVER SEEN," while another called it "legendary." Lewis' takeover of the spotlight extended beyond his victory, as he proclaimed himself the all-time UFC KO record-holder and announced his free agency.
Not His First Pants-Off Celebration
Interestingly, this isn't the first time Lewis has shed his pants in the octagon. He famously stripped down to his boxers after his comeback victory over Alexander Volkov at UFC 229 in 2018. When asked about his decision to remove his shorts, Lewis humorously responded, "My balls were hot," cementing his iconic saying.
