UFC Vegas 45 (main event): Derrick Lewis annihilates Chris Daukaus with a stunning first-round knockout
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Derrick Lewis knocks out Chris Daukaus at UFC Vegas 45
The main event of UFC Vegas 45 is here with a spectacular heavyweight matchup of Derrick Lewis vs Chris Daukaus.
UFC Vegas 45 takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is headlined by a spectacular heavyweight fight between Derrick Lewis and Chris Daukaus. This will be the final fight of the year 2021 in UFC. Derrick and Chris will be looking to make sure they end the year with a finish. Lewis is coming off a devastating loss at UFC 265 for the interim heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane.
Chris Daukaus is coming into this fight undefeated in the UFC. The fighter has a record of 12-3-0. In the four fights in UFC, Chris has managed to knock out all of his opponents. Derrick is a huge step up for Daukaus from his previous opponents. Continue reading to see how this fight at UFC Vegas 45 plays out.
Chris Daukaus unable to handle the heat of Derrick Lewis at UFC Vegas 45
Round 1 Lewis with a great kick to the body. The former contender looking for that big right hand but Daukaus kept him off the bay. Derrick put pressure on Daukaus and tried to walk him down. Both the fighters do not land anything significant but touch the opponent with kicks and jabs. Lewis with a roundhouse kick attempt. The Black Beast hurts Daukaus with his kicks.
Lewis puts the pressure on Chris and walks him down. A continuous barrage of punches for Derrick Lewis and Daukaus was in trouble. Daukaus tries to fire back but cannot land anything. Lewis not giving Chris any space and continues to land some huge punches. Lewis clips Daukaus with shorthand and boom just like that the fight is over. Lewis with another knockout.
Results Derrick Lewis def. Chris Daukaus via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:36
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