UFC-Knock-out leader of all time Derrick Lewis turned into a worldwide sensation with four words after a legendary finish.
Derrick Lewis returns this Saturday to the Octagon against Tallison Teixeira in the UFC Nashville Main Event. The favorite of the UFC fan will look to keep his strong momentum while Lewis returns after a knockout about Rodrigo Nascimento last year in St. Louis.
Lewis is one of the largest UFC stars; Known for its one-punch knockout power and hilarious moments on the microphone. His interviews with UFC commentator Joe Rogan often have at least one viral moment.
Although Lewis was previously exclusively known in his career as a dangerous knockout, he did not almost had the star power he does today. All of that changed on the Undercard of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor on UFC 229.
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Derrick Lewis created a timeless meme in the post fight interview with Joe Rogan
Lewis and Alexander Volkov helped when starting the action on UFC 229 in Las Vegas in a crucial heavyweight matchup. Lewis and Volkov had spoken for weeks of waste prior to the event, culminating in an almost melee during the UFC 229 ceremonial weighting.
When the two heavyweights entered the Octagon to arrange their feud, Volkov appeared on a one -way path to a victory over Lewis. He dominated the first two rounds of the fight and used a diverse attack to frustrate and delay the lewis arsenal.
With just over a minute in the fight, Volkov gave the pressure by landing different annoying body kicks to Lewis' middle section. But Lewis broke with a huge Blitz in the last seconds, and it paid off in a large way.
As you can see in the clip below, Lewis Volkov chilled cold with a huge right hand that sent the T-Mobile Arena-Meverte in a frenzy.
Lewis put on the canvas after his characteristic 'Black Beast' Post-Fight party, because he was visibly exhausted from making some of the greatest shots of Volkov. But Lewis quickly recovered his mind and returned to his feet, before he unexplained his shorts and only bore his underwear because the official result was read by Bruce Buffer.
Just a few seconds later, Lewis and Rogan would have one of the most iconic interviews in the UFC. Rogan asked Lewis why he took his pants and his long answer caused comic gold.
“My balls were hot!” Lewis exclaimed. “I told them guys, I have nothing but heart. They continue to underestimate me, S -, I am not so technical and so, I get there. F – it …
“I forgot it, a few hours before the fight, Donald Trump called me and told me that I had to hit this Russian M – – because they make him look bad on the news. Him and Putin and S – you know, f – what they are talking about, vs in this H -, F- …
“I have to sit down my black A – and do some more cardio. F – what you are talking about now.”
Lewis' interview After the fight started a legendary meme that is still being used. Lewis's victory earned a heavyweight title shot against Daniel Cormier on UFC 230, although he fails by entry on the second round.
Derrick Lewis could appear on Donald Trump's targeted UFC Witte Huis card
Lewis, an avid supporter of President Trump, could possibly occur at the proposed UFC event of Trump in the White House next year. Trump made the headlines when he publicly argued at UFC CEO Dana White to organize an event in the historic monument.
The announcement caught the attention of Jon Jones, McGregor and other top UFC stars, and White seemed open to the idea of ​​hosting an event in the White House. But the UFC shared a vague response to Trump's comments and assured fans that more details will be revealed in the coming weeks.
If UFC White House flourishes, don't be surprised when Lewis is on the map. In the meantime, Lewis wants to go back in the heavyweight title mix in UFC Nashville this weekend.