UFC 271 results and fight highlights: Derrick Lewis vs. Tai Tuivasa
The co-main event at UFC 271 featured a heavyweight scrap between Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa, two of the most entertaining fighters in the 265-pound division.
There was a lot of hype surrounding the bout, and the two fighters certainly delivered on it. Proving many predictions wrong, the fight went past the first round and ended with a knockout victory for 'Bam Bam'.
Coming into the fight, Tuivasa was riding a highly-impressive four-fight win streak in the UFC. All four of those victories were knockouts over fighters like Greg Hardy and Augusto Sakai.
Lewis, on the other hand, delivered a brutal knockout of Chris Daukaus in his last fight. 'The Black beast' had earlier suffered defeat at the hands of Ciryl Gane at UFC 265, which was a UFC title fight.
The two heavyweights had fans excited with their antics at the UFC 271 pre-fight press conference.
Tuivasa created another memorable moment as he entered the arena with the song 'Girls Just Wanna have Fun' playing on the speakers.
good vibes Nothing but ✨ good vibes ✨
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The fight started slowly as both heavyweights took their time to size each other up. They had to be separated by the referee during a clinch position at one point as not much action was happening.
'The Black Beast' then went on to land an impressive takedown. As Tuivasa started to get up, Lewis landed a barrage of strikes, and both engaged in a wild exchange.
THEY ARE SWANGING AND BANGING!!
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The 37-year-old then took down 'Bam Bam' for a second time.
In the second round, the two heavyweights threw caution to the wind and engaged in a slugfest. Tuivasa landed a brutal elbow on Lewis and knocked 'The Black Beast' out cold.
@BamBamTuivasa has STUNNED the heavyweight division! #UFC271TUIVASA JUST SLAYED THE BLACK BEAST! 😱
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Tai Tuivasa extends his winning streak to five after UFC 271
Bam Bam with the BIGGEST WIN OF HIS CAREER 👟🍺
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Tai Tuivasa pulled off a massive upset at UFC 271 with his KO of Lewis. This result was possibly the biggest of the 28-year-old's career. 'Bam Bam' extended his winning streak to five with the impressive victory.
Tuivasa has had 11 fights in the UFC and has been victorious in eight. The 28-year-old has an overall MMA record of 14-3.
As it has become a ritual, 'Bam Bam' celebrated his win by performing a 'shoey' with fans in attendance at the Toyota Center.
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