WATCH: Derrick Lewis erupts Brazilian crowd with ONE-WORD savage reply ahead of Jailton Almeida fight

It takes something very remarkable to grab the attention of the audience and make an impact in the exciting world of MMA. Heated rivalries and ferocious confrontations frequently take the stage in this sport. The upcoming fight between Heavyweight fighters Derrick Lewis and Jailton Almeida is set to take place in Sao Paulo this weekend. The reactions and comments of these fighters before the event give an insight into their mindset.

At a recent UFC event, Houston, Texas’s very own UFC Heavyweight Derrick Lewis was successful in cracking up the crowd. He did this by showing his distinct sense of humor. His captivating personality amused the audience with a single phrase. When asked what fight fans can expect from the fight, he uttered just a single phrase:

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Derrick Lewis at an UFC event

This Portuguese word, meaning “fight’ got the crowd cheering as he walked away after saying this. Lewis’s one-word reply showed his funny side as well as his confidence and concentration as he got ready for his upcoming bout.

Derrick Lewis is already known as a guy who regularly coins iconic statements that become the staple in fight fans’ vocabulary. This reply in the heart of Brazil confirmed his reputation as not just a great fighter but also an entertainer who can make an impact with few words.

Fans react to Derrick Lewis’ one-word answer in the UFC pre-fight event

Fans of the fight sport are usually very excited for the pre-fight comments that the fighters make. This allows them to gauge what the psyche of the fighter is going into the fight and their game plan.

Fight fans’ enthusiastic reactions demonstrated the profound effect Lewis’ humor had on the atmosphere and transformed a routine event in the mixed martial arts world into something unforgettable. These are some of the fan reactions:

The UFC community is excitedly awaiting this weekend’s bout. This fight between Jailton Almeida and Derrick ” The Black Beast” Lewis will undoubtedly be a great fight to watch. 

In case you missed it:

• “I am a big fan of Khabib and Chimaev,” Jailton Almeida showers respect on Russian grapplers before main event fight against Derrick Lewis
• “Baddest purple belt in Texas,” Derrick Lewis believes he could get leglock submission against ‘black belt’ Jailton Almeida in front of Brazilian fans

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