"Bro Got Abs & Started Throwing Flying Knees" – Twitter Reacts After Derrick Lewis Uncorks A Flying Knee En Route To A Finish & Takes Off His Shorts To Celebrate At UFC 291

Derrick Lewis produced another show-stealing highlight to add to his greatest hits at UFC 291.

Rebounding from a three-fight losing streak, “The Black Beast” stopped Marcos Rogério de Lima in just over 30 seconds of the very first round.

Added to the main card at late notice due to Thompson vs. Pereira falling off, Lewis capitalized on the moment in a way only he can.

Landing a flying knee right out the gate, the number one knockout artist in UFC history was back to his very best in Salt Lake City where he racked up his 14th finish through strikes.

On top of his performance, Lewis created one of the best moments of the year so far with his post-fight celebration, ditching his shorts immediately and delivering a classic post-fight interview.

Revealing that he has fought out his UFC contract with the win, “The Black Beast” has put himself in the best position possible to earn a fresh run with the industry leader through that performance. 

Twitter Reacts To Derrick Lewis’ Knockout And Post-Fight Celebrations At UFC 291

A fan favourite for his performances and iconic post-fight interviews, it’s safe to say that Lewis’ win blew MMA Twitter up and got everyone excited to see him back in the win column.

Man that was crazy and for the record!!!#UFC291 🔥

— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) July 30, 2023

Bro got abs and starts throwing flying knees! 😂👏🏾#UFC291 #corestrength

— Jalin Turner (@JalinTurner) July 30, 2023

What a ride out for Derrick Lewis ! #UFC291

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 30, 2023

I called it!! Congratulations @Thebeast_ufc flying knee KO and ground and pound stoppage #UFC291

— Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili (@MerabDvalishvil) July 30, 2023

6 pack derrick lewis

— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) July 30, 2023

Lewis just took one of the bonuses

— Steven Wright (@steventhewarman) July 30, 2023

A new mythical fighter!!DERRICK LEWIS WITH ABS 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

— Adrian Yañez (@yanezmma) July 30, 2023

HOUSTON FOREVER @Thebeast_ufc 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽And hit the southside!!! LET'S GO!!!! #UFC

— Adrian Yañez (@yanezmma) July 30, 2023

Derrick Lewis channeled his inner Jorge Masvidal! BEAST!! #UFC291

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 30, 2023

Derrick Lewis just turned into a bowling ball WTF!!!! #UFC291

— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) July 30, 2023

He just masvidal him

— C H🖕🏽T O🇪🇨V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) July 30, 2023

All in a days work pic.twitter.com/mG9yRzHHNF

— Oscar Willis (@oscarswillis) July 30, 2023

Derrick “Gamebred” Lewis. Virtually identical. pic.twitter.com/hYAE2t4GBY

— AFeldmanMMA (@afeldMMA) July 30, 2023

The Black Beast (with abs) is back!pic.twitter.com/ewGyVeDiRk

— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) July 30, 2023

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