5 most vicious Derrick Lewis KOs in the UFC

#4. Derrick Lewis vs. Alexander Volkov - UFC 229

At UFC 229, Derrick Lewis took on rising Russian contender Alexander Volkov. Lewis was a heavy betting underdog going into the fight, considering Volkov's vast MMA experience.

Many believed that Volkov, a former M-1 and Bellator heavyweight champion, would arguably be the toughest matchup for Lewis. The Russian's long and lanky frame allows him to keep his opponents at bay as he picks them apart. This was on display in the first 14 minutes of his bout against 'The Black Beast'.

Volkov was seemingly en route to a comfortable unanimous decision victory. However, with just 11 seconds remaining in the fight, Lewis uncorked a powerful right straight, catching 'Drago' flush on the chin.

Moments after his KO victory over Alexander Volkov, Derrick Lewis delivered one of the most iconic post-fight interviews in the history of the UFC.

Lewis, while in conversation with Joe Rogan, discussed various subjects, including the reason he took off his shorts and his lack of cardio. He even touched upon the political tensions between America and Russia, in his own unique style, of course.

Watch his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan below:

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#1. Derrick Lewis vs. Curtis Blaydes - UFC Vegas 19

Derrick Lewis took on Curtis Blaydes in the main event of UFC Vegas 19. Lewis came into the bout riding a two-fight winning streak and was gunning for a shot at the title. Meanwhile, Blaydes was looking to make a statement following a lackluster unanimous decision win over Alexander Volkov.

Many expected Lewis to struggle against a high-level wrestler like Blaydes and the first round followed that sentiment. Blaydes oustruck and outpointed Lewis throughout the course of the opening five minutes, with 'The Black Beast' barely throwing a strike.

As it turned out, he was looking for one specific opportunity to capitalize on, which presented itself in the second round. Blaydes shot in for a takedown, but was met with a powerful uppercut from one of the hardest punchers in the sport. The thunderous punch knocked Blaydes out cold.