Derrick Lewis knocked out Tallison Teixeira No. UFC Nashville (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
Derrick Lewis e Tallison Teixeira did not give space for studies in the main fight of UFC Nashville, last Saturday (12), and went into combat in the first few seconds. Although the Brazilian was named as the favorite of the night, it was the American veteran who left the octagon with the victory. Just 35 seconds into the fight, Lewis landed a powerful left hand that knocked down Tallison, followed by a series of blows until the referee stopped the fight, a decision considered hasty by part of the public.
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Jason Herzog's actions were echoed at the post-fight press conference and also on social media by personalities in the fighting world. The Brazilian Gilbert Durinho considered the 'stoppage bad', as he stated in a post on 'X' (formerly Twitter). (see post below)
Bad stoppage ♂️ #UFCNashvile
— GILBERT BURNS HARDCORE (@GilbertDurinho) July 13, 2025
Former fighter Alan Jouban didn't hold back and made a harsh criticism: 'Horrible time to stop a fight!'.
Horrible time to stop a fight! #UFCNashvile
- Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 13, 2025
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.) Mairon Santos showed a lot of anger in his post on the subject.
Watching the replay, you can see that the interruption was very early, my God.
We are fighters, let us fight bro— Mairon “The Legend” Santos (@Maironsantoss) July 13, 2025
Dana White speaks out on UFC Nashville interruption
Dana White at the UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
At the post-fight press conference, the UFC president assessed the outcome and emphasized that in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg), any blow can decide a fight. He believed Lewis landed the right blow, but the referee's stoppage may have been a bit hasty. Still, Dana acknowledged that situations like these are part of the sport.
"In the heavyweight division, these guys have that one-punch knockout power. With one punch, the fight can be over. Whoever can land that big punch wins. And both were trying to land it. Lewis landed it. I think the stoppage was a little too quick. But that's how it is," said Dana White.
Watch Derrick Lewis' knockout of Tallison Teixeira
DERRICK LEWIS FIRST ROUND KO#UFCNashvile pic.twitter.com/rqn0eQejGh
- Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) July 13, 2025
Derrick Lewis taunts Tallison with controversial celebration after victory
After victory, Derrick Lewis got excited during the celebration, took off his shorts and pretended to urinate in the corner of Tallison Teixeira, imitating a dog marking territory. In an interview with Daniel Cormier, the veteran explained that the gesture was a response to the provocations made by the Brazilian throughout the week.
“They were talking shit all week, man. I don't speak Portuguese, but I'm sure they were talking shit about me. Fuck them,” he said. Derrick Lewis.
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