Derrick Lewis is not done yet.
After being counted out all week in the lead up to UFC Nashville, “The Black Beast” took things personal. In only 35 seconds, Lewis put away 8-1 Tallison Teixeira and electrified the arena.
Derrick Lewis: UFC Nashville winner
UFC Nashville seemed like a coronation of the new contender, Tallison Teixeira. Only 25 years old, he was lined up to take out the 40 year old Derrick Lewis and announce his coming to the UFC’s heavyweight division.
Derrick Lewis had other plans.
After getting hurt with a thumb in the eye and Teixeira pushing, Lewis got the lead out and chalked the Brazilian before he could break a sweat. Teixeira was recovering and trying to pull himself up on the fence. It was then that the referee saw it fit to end the fight.
Of course, after the fight there were all the usual Lewis shenanigans. The win has people curious about a title shot with Tom Aspinall, the new heavyweight champion.
Elsewhere on UFC Nashville
The main event was a short lived slobberknocker. The rest of UFC Nashville was not a bad card either. Stephen Thompson nearly turned back the clock but dropped a split decision to Gabriel Bonfim, “Wonderboy’s” third straight loss and fifth in his last six. Steve Garcia managed to dominate Calvin Kattar for a decision win as well, scoring a third round knockdown to ensure victory.
France’s Morgan Charriere nearly lost his fight with Tennessee native Nate Landwehr. Landwehr came on strong in round two and the fight looked to be slipping away. Charriere came out in round three swinging and knocked “Nate the Train” out.
Vitor Petrine dominated Austen Lane and choked him out in round one. Just before that, Taco Tokkos submitted Junior Tara in his 205 debut as well.
The prelims saw Chris Curtis score another win, this time defeating Max Griffin via split decision. Jake Matthews choked out Chidi Njokuani in the first and Eduarda Moura took a decision win over Lauren Murphy.
Valter Walker beat Kennedy Nzechukwu with his third straight heel hook victory. “Beast Boy” Mike Davis knocked out Mitch Ramirez and Fatima Kline notched a highlight head kick finish of Melissa Martinez to open the card.
