D. Lewis (left) defeated C. Daukaus (right) in the UFC Las Vegas 45. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Relentless. Former challenger for the UFC heavyweight belt (up to 120,2 kg.), Derrick Lewis ran over in the main fight of the UFC Las Vegas 45, held this Saturday (18). Opponent of Chris Daukas In the event, the 'giant' gave his opponent no chance. Famous for his powerful hands, the fighter massacred his rival, winning with a devastating knockout in the first round.
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With the result, Lewis recovers from the defeat suffered against Cyryl Gane, competing for the group's interim title. Now, the fighter reaches his 26th career triumph, the 20th by knockout.
Hard-hit this weekend, Daukaus suffered his first setback with Ultimate gloves. Undefeated in the company until sharing the Octagon with Derrick, the American lost his chance to reach the organization's top 5.
Star of the show that ended the company's 2021 season, Lewis defended third place in the under-120,2kg category.
The fight
The confrontation began with the athletes studying each other in the center of the Octagon. The first attack was made by Daukaus after almost a minute of confrontation, but the attack, with a direct hit, went empty. Waiting for the best moment to attack, Lewis launched a direct shot, which stopped in his opponent's guard. Halfway through the round, the confrontation continued to be studied, without any hard blows from the heavyweights. Near the final minute, Derrick 'turned on the machine gun' and proceeded to massacre Chris near the bars. Bamboo, Daukaus didn't react and ended up collapsing after a combination of punches from the 'giant'.
UFC Las Vegas 45 results
MAIN CARD
Heavyweight: Derrick Lewis derrotou Chris Daukas by knockout at 3m36s of R1
Welterweight Weight: Belal Muhammad | defeated Stephen Thompson in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-25, 30-26, 30-26)
Straw weight: Amanda lemos derrotou Angela Hill in the split decision of the judges (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
Bantamweight: Ricky Simon derrotou Raphael Assunção by knockout at 2m14s of R2
Lightweight: Mateusz gamrot derrotou Carlos Diego Ferreira by technical knockout at 3:26 of R2
Feather weight: Cub swanson defeated Darren Elkins by technical knockout at 2:12 of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Average weight: Gerald meerschaert derrotou Dustin Stoltzfus via submission (rear naked choke) at 2m58s of R3
Heavyweight: justin tafa defeated Henry Hunsucker by technical knockout at 1:53 of R1
Fly weight: Melissa Gatto derrotou sijara eubanks by technical knockout at 45 seconds of R3
Feather weight: Charles Jourdain derrotou Andrew Ewell in the unanimous decision of the judges (30×26, 30×27, 29×27)
Feather weight: Rachel Pennington derrotou Macy chiasson by submission (guillotine) at 3m07s of R3
Heavyweight: Don'Tale Mayes derrotou Josh Parisian by technical knockout (elbows) at 3m26s of R3
Lightweight: Jordan Leavitt defeated Matt Sayles via submission (inverted triangle) at 2:05 of R2
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