Derrick Lewis and Rodrigo Nascimento, UFC St. Louis weigh-in credit: Youtube/UFC
Derrick Lewis, the UFC’s all-time knockout leader, defeated Rodrigo Nacimiento in violent fashion in the main event of UFC St. Louis on Saturday.
Ruiz, 39, said he is feeling better than ever after recovering from a series of injuries, but the problem is that his legendary heavy hands were enough to suffocate Rodrigo Nacimiento’s jiu-jitsu and youth. It was about whether it was there or not. Brazil’s Nacimiento, who has won three straight matches, wanted to be a true contestant in this match, but once the results settled, he was just a contestant who fell in front of the black beast.
The two men met in the middle and got off to a good start, but quickly found themselves in a clinch situation. Surprisingly, it was Ruiz who took Nacimiento down from there, but the Brazilian quickly got back on his feet. However, when Rodrigo took Derrick down, Lewis was unable to perform his infamous “just stand up” move. However, Lewis made a comeback just before the end of the round.
The second round began as a clinchfest with the fighters exchanging positions, until Nacimiento was able to take Lewis down and get him from behind. Ruiz had a chance to stand up, but Rodrigo was faster and stayed on top in half guard until the end of the round.
The third round was the final round. Early in the fight, Lewis landed an overhand right that knocked down his opponent. Nacimiento tried to grab the black beast’s leg in order to survive, but only succeeded in delaying the inevitable. Derrick Lewis just rained down punches from awkward positions until the referee had to stop the fight.
With this win, the fan favorite extends his lead as the greatest knockout artist in UFC history and remains dangerous enough to fend off any upstart challengers looking to dethrone him as his 40th birthday approaches. certified.
Derrick Lewis took off his shorts immediately after the game, perhaps to bring back one of his last legendary moments (and the St. Louis crowd good-naturedly responded by cheering). He said he was “too old for this match,” but also said he was in his prime for this match, so fans know by now that you never know what the Black Beast will say. There should be. Then enjoy him while he’s here.
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Official Results: Derrick Lewis def. Rodrigo Nacimiento TKO (Punches) Round 3, 0:49
