Two heavyweight bruisers known for their highlight reel finishes and their outgoing personalities did battle. Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa collided in the co-main event of UFC 271 inside the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Round 1
Tuivasa went for the low kick and Lewis reached down to try to grab it. Tuivasa ducked a punch and pushed “The Black Beast” against the fence. The two were separated and Tuivasa blocked a high kick. Lewis threw a haymaker and Tuivasa slipped.
Suddenly, it was Lewis pushing his opponent against the cage. Tuivasa was then taken down by an inside trip … yes, you read that right. Lewis rained down punches as Tuivasa got back up and the two got into a firefight. Tuivasa landed a knee to the body. The round ended with both men in a tie-up.
Round 2
Lewis went for a massive punch off a leg kick from “Bam Bam.” Lewis had Tuivasa back-peddling off a series of punches. Lewis dropped down for a takedown but nothing doing. Lewis connected with a knee. The two exchanged punches. A massive elbow caught the chin of Lewis, who landed face first on the canvas and was out.
Official Result: Tai Tuivasa def. Derrick Lewis via KO (elbow) – R2, 1:40
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Bam Bam with the BIGGEST WIN OF HIS CAREER 👟🍺
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