Derrick Lewis Removes Shorts and Emotes ‘Pissing Dog’ Celebration after Controversial Stoppage
UFC heavyweight knockout artist Derrick Lewis celebrates in a wild manner after winning against Tallison Teixeira at UFC Nashville.

Derrick Lewis entertains fans with his wild celebrations at UFC Nashville (via X)
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Derrick Lewis is one of the most entertaining UFC heavyweights ever, known for his knockout power and hilarious post-fight moments. After defeating Rodrigo Nascimento via TKO last year, Lewis looked to continue his explosive momentum heading into UFC Nashville. As expected, the ‘Black Beast’ secured a first-round TKO win and celebrated in his iconic trademark way.
Lewis came out aggressive, using his trademark power punches to pressure his opponent, Tallison Teixeira, early in the first round. Teixeira attempted to use his range and footwork to avoid Lewis’ power, but he struggled to keep the fight at a distance. Midway through the first round, Lewis landed a devastating uppercut that dropped the Brazilian hard against the cage.
Despite Teixeira’s efforts to recover, Lewis followed up with brutal ground-and-pound, forcing the referee to step in and stop the fight. Lewis showed improved timing and patience, avoiding wild exchanges and setting up his shots with better accuracy than in previous performances.
DERRICK LEWIS FIRST ROUND KO!!!! #UFCNashvillepic.twitter.com/d0b367FFHe
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) July 13, 2025
Derrick Lewis celebrates. pic.twitter.com/2SPgyk6Qdz
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) July 13, 2025
Teixeira, though resilient, was overwhelmed by Lewis’ explosive bursts and couldn’t utilize his game plan to wear down the heavyweight veteran. The fight ended in the first round, further cementing Lewis’ legacy as a terrifying knockout artist in UFC history.
After the victory, the Texas-based fighter celebrated by removing his pants, a signature move fans had come to expect and enjoy. He first did this at UFC 229, hilariously claiming he removed them because his balls were extremely hot and uncomfortable.
Since then, Lewis has often repeated this act, turning it into a fan-favorite celebration that adds humor to his victories. Following that, he performed the ‘Pissing Dog’ celebration and even mooned the excited crowd, creating a wild and hilarious moment. This win marked Lewis’ 15th knockout in the UFC, extending his all-time record for most KOs in history.
Fight fans react to Derrick Lewis’ incredible knockout win and wild celebration at UFC Nashville
Derrick Lewis’s precision and power were too much for Tallison Teixeira, who couldn’t defend before the referee stopped the bout. However, many fans were not happy with the stoppage and blamed the referee for not giving the Brazilian enough time to defend.
In a twist, the Brazilian fighter got back up to his feet by illegally grabbing the fence. As such, some are not that offended by that stoppage despite its controversial nature. Anyways, Lewis, fighting in front of a Nashville crowd, capitalized on the atmosphere and delivered a memorable post-fight interview again.

Following the victory, Lewis danced joyfully in the octagon and revealed that Teixeira had trash-talked him all week long. The win reignited fan interest in Lewis, who previously faced setbacks but proved his elite knockout power remains dangerous. Here are some of the most notable and amusing fan reactions to Lewis’ latest explosive performance and victory.
🤣🤣🤣 #UFCNashville #UFCHBOMax pic.twitter.com/dm9rXNUGLR
— Pelunaton (@pelunaton) July 13, 2025
So Lewis fakes an eyepoke and gets an early stoppage win? Fraudulent win!
— richard f (@richardf_MMA) July 13, 2025
Called the fight way too early. Shame.
— Stakit (@stakit_live) July 13, 2025
Somebody needs to fire that referee. Bro stood up and was still working.
— The Don 🇺🇸 (@TheDonHustle1) July 13, 2025
Terribly early stoppage. Glad Black Beast won… but Herzog has to be better
— Mr. Sarcastic Logic (@Sarcasm_n_logic) July 13, 2025
Man, Derrick is the Goat of post fight interviews. And the Goat of rescuing people in the real world out there in Texas.
— ⬢ Lytsout ⬢ (@Lytsout193) July 13, 2025
Much love 👊
the man is a legend on the mic
— KOOSH⚡ (@nftkoosh) July 13, 2025
Bro is a meme-producing machine.
— Wilson The Volleyball (@WilsonVollyball) July 13, 2025
Bro is a meme-producing machine.
— Wilson The Volleyball (@WilsonVollyball) July 13, 2025
Another legendary interview in the books 🤣
— MattyFUT (@MattFifaTrading) July 13, 2025
As expected, many fans were hyped about Lewis’s celebration and post-fight interview, calling it one of his funniest moments ever. On the other hand, some fans argued the fight ended too quickly and believed the referee made a major stoppage mistake. Regardless, the KO artist stole the spotlight once again, blending knockout power with comedy, leaving fans entertained and eager for his next fight.
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