Derrick Lewis Knocks Out De Lima in Just 33 Seconds at UFC 291
At UFC 291, American fighter Derrick Lewis made a strong impression by knocking out Brazilian opponent Marcos Rogerio de Lima in just 33 seconds. Right after the opening bell on July 30, Lewis launched himself with a flying knee to De Lima’s face, sending him crashing to the canvas. Lewis quickly followed up with a flurry of punches until the referee intervened.
A Unique Celebration
In addition to his impressive knockout, Lewis wowed the fans in Salt Lake City with a unique victory celebration, stripping off his shorts and dancing to the “Horse Dance” from Psy’s hit song “Gangnam Style.” After the fight, when asked about the flying knee, the 38-year-old jokingly said, “I just wanted to show off to see how it worked, and it worked!”
A Promising Future
The win against De Lima marked the final fight in Lewis’s contract with the UFC. According to Sunsport, he is expected to receive numerous offers in the coming months, including a potential match against former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in PFL. However, Lewis still hopes to continue fighting in the UFC: “Just wait and see. Now I’m a free agent. I hope to stay in the UFC. I like it here.”
Before UFC 291, Lewis experienced the worst stretch of his career, with four losses and one win in his last five fights. The result against De Lima not only put him back on a winning track but also reignited his hopes of competing for the championship. “I think I can compete for the title again,” Lewis said confidently.
A Signature Celebration Style
Stripping off his shorts has become a signature celebration for Lewis. He previously did this after defeating Alexander Volkov at UFC 229 in October 2018, explaining that he felt “hot in his shorts.” With a record of 27 wins, 11 losses, and 14 knockouts, Lewis currently ranks tenth in the UFC heavyweight rankings.
Derrick Lewis’s future promises to be full of surprises, and fans are eager to see what path he will choose next in his career.
