In the spotlight of UFC Fight Night, Derrick Lewis faced off against Tallison Teixeira, who entered the octagon with just one UFC fight.

Lewis, known as the UFC’s top knockout artist, wasted no time, securing a knockout victory within just 35 seconds of the match. The encounter kicked off with Teixeira, standing at 6 feet 7 inches, landing a jab that initially stunned Lewis. However, Lewis quickly recovered, showcasing his trademark striking power with a decisive left hook that sent Teixeira to the mat.

The fight was brought to an end by referee Jason Herzog as Lewis continued his ground assault, marking another record in his career. With this victory, Lewis now holds the title for the most knockouts in UFC history, having stopped his opponent with strikes for the 15th time.

“I just knew he’d been fighting tomato cans his whole career,” Lewis remarked on his mindset entering the match against the less experienced Teixeira.

The outcome reaffirms Lewis’s status in an evolving heavyweight division, potentially setting him up for future bouts against top contenders.