Derrick Lewis delighted fans with a swift 35-second knockout victory over Tallison Teixeira in the headline bout of Saturday’s UFC Nashville event. Known affectionately as “The Black Beast,” Lewis stands as one of the most popular fighters currently on the roster. His recent dominant performance immediately sparks questions about his next career move. A significant fight seems highly probable for Lewis, but the possibility arises: could a “significant fight” translate into a title opportunity?
Following his impressive knockout in the main event, discussions have centered on potential future opponents for Lewis. Beyond exploring what lies ahead for the popular heavyweight, analysis has also delved into the future matchups for other notable fighters who secured wins on the card. This includes Gabriel Bonfim, who earned a controversial decision victory over Stephen Thompson in the co-main event, Steve Garcia, who secured a dominant unanimous decision win against Calvin Kattar, and other main card winners such as Morgan Charriere, Vitor Petrino, and Tuco Tokkos, among others.
