Derrick Lewis did it! ‘The Black Beast’ emerged triumphant at UFC 291 with a memorable knockout finish. However, what stole the show was him getting his shorts off and celebrating his win, which is a call back to his UFC 229 moment. Fans have shared some hilarious reactions to it on social media while also addressing his free agency status.
Derrick Lewis was on a bad streak of three consecutive losses to fighters like Tai Tuivasa, Serghei Spivac and Sergei Pavlovich. It looked as if he may not have much left to give inside the Octagon. However, he proved everybody wrong and registered one of the best finishes of UFC 291 against Marcos Rogerio de Lima.
The gloves are coming off 👀 #UFC291 pic.twitter.com/2zEph6nLne
— UFC (@ufc) July 30, 2023
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When the bell for the first round rang, ‘The Black Beast’ started off as aggressive as he could be. Straight away, he landed a flying knee, which can only be termed as a move from Jorge Masvidal‘s playbook. The knee dropped his Brazilian counterpart, and he started to throw a flurry of strikes. He didn’t give de Lima any breathing space whatsoever.
De Lima tried to protect himself from Lewis’s shots and covered his face while on the mat. However, ‘The Black Beast’s continued pressure ended up in the fight being stopped by the referee, putting an end to Lewis’s losing streak. He summed it up with an epic celebration but mentioned to Joe Rogan later that it was his last UFC fight. Let us take a look at what the fans had to say about that news.
Will UFC renew the contract for Derrick Lewis? Fans react
The fans loved ‘The Black Beast’s performance against Marcos Rogerio de Lima and his post-fight antics. They have urged the UFC to renew his contract tonight itself.
GIVE THAT MAN HIS CONTRACT TONIGHT
— VCruzzin (@V_Cruzzin) July 30, 2023
They believe he belongs in the UFC after his TKO win at UFC 291. Fans seem to love Lewis.
Give that man a renewal. Awesome fight, awesome dude. @Thebeast_ufc
— Les Grossman (@ChrisShurley) July 30, 2023
Meanwhile, some fans are positive about the fact that ‘The Black Beast’ will have his contract renewed by Dana White.
Dana White has many bad behaviors but he do appreciate his fighters and the work they put their bodies in , so I think UFC will renewed his contract he deserved it
— Suliman Al_sharrad ⚖ (@SAS_Kingdom) July 30, 2023
Lewis’s funny personality is one of the reasons the fans want him to stay.
funniest mfer ever, we need him back!!!
— Jefe (@wtfxjeff) July 30, 2023
One fan claimed that he was not only the most entertaining athlete in MMA but in all the sports.
Most entertaining man in sports 😂😂
— EiF (@EiFSoccer) July 30, 2023
Give him the title shot! He’ll win if he can improve his cardio!
— BigCrafter (@BigCrafterTv) July 30, 2023
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Some claimed that Derrick Lewis deserves to fight for the title.
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Derrick Lewis’s TKO win over Marcos Rogerio de Lima saw him earn the record for most knockouts in the history of the UFC. He was in great shape and showed tremendous agility while delivering the flying knee. Although it was his last match, it is clear that the fans love him, and he is still a credible contender in the division. What do you think? Drop your comments below.
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