UFC, Derrick Lewis and Nashville
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Dana White has addressed the quick stoppage that stirred up controversy at UFC Nashville. White was cageside as Derrick Lewis secured a knockout against Tallison Teixeira in just 35 seconds on Saturday night.
Derrick Lewis, a two-time UFC heavyweight title challenger, extended his record for most knockouts in UFC history, putting away undefeated prospect Tallison Teixeira in the main event of UFC on ESPN 70 on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
Dana White has shared his thoughts on a controversially quick stoppage at UFC Nashville. The UFC CEO was cageside as Derrick Lewis knocked out Tallison Teixeira in 35 seconds on Saturday night. However, many fans and fighters believe the UFC Nashville main event should’ve been allowed to continue.
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Sportsnaut on MSNDerrick Lewis next fight: ‘Black Beast’ returns this Saturday for dangerous main event clashBut who will the heavyweight star be facing? Who will Derrick Lewis next fight be against? Following a knockout win last year, health issues forced Lewis out of his most recent UFC booking. Assuming he doesn’t have another surprise health concern,
Was Derrick Lewis' TKO win over Tallison Teixeira an early stoppage? Watch the full fight replay and cast your vote.
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