Derrick Lewis, UFC and Nashville
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Dana White has addressed the quick stoppage that stirred up controversy at UFC Nashville. White was cageside as Derrick Lewis secured a knockout against Tallison Teixeira in just 35 seconds on Saturday night.
Lewis easily handled Teixeira in a matter of seconds on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville in what was his first fight in more than a year. The 40-year-old, who is the UFC’s all-time knockout leader, added another TKO to his tally when he handled the 6-foot-7 Brazilian without much of an issue whatsoever.
There were eight finishes in 12 fights at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, with four each on the prelims and main card. Included among those stoppages was a bonus-winning heel hook for Valter Walker that gave him an astonishing three heel hook wins in three UFC fights – which never has been done before.