Derrick Lewis has landed many a brutal knockout in his career, but one stands out from the pack.
The UFC fan favorite is one of the most ruthless punchers to have ever graced the sport, with many a mixed martial artist having been sent hurtling towards the canvas from his fearsome blows.
Dana White has said Lewis terrifies him during staredowns, which suggests the men that actually have to face him inside the octagon are likely even more on alert than the UFC President.
When the heavyweight sets foot inside the cage, he tends to deliver, and on one occasion, the American landed a shot so sweet, it still makes him smile to this day.
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Derrick Lewis says knocking out Curtis Blaydes is his most satisfying moment
On February 20, 2021, Derrick Lewis battled it out with Curtis Blaydes inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
In a terrifying turn of events, ‘The Black Beast’ rendered ‘Razor’ unconscious with a thunderous uppercut.
Securing a finish over a foe with whom he shared an intense rivalry has gone down in the eyes of the victor as the best knockout he’s ever landed.
In an interview with MMA Fighting, the powerhouse said: “The most satisfying was Curtis Blaydes. I was trying to be cool to that guy, speaking to him at events, and he never wanted to speak to me.
“Then, he started calling me out every chance he got, even after I fight, he’d call me out and talk trash.”
Derrick Lewis destroyed Rodrigo Nascimento
While the stoppage over Blaydes was excellent, it isn’t the only statement finish Lewis has produced over the years.
On May 11, 2024, the talented competitor went head-to-head with Rodrigo Nascimento.
In a thrilling moment, the fans inside the Enterprise Center in St Louis, Missouri, USA, witnessed something special.
Showcasing his devastating power, Lewis brutally knocked Nascimento out.