Pros react after Tai Tuivasa KO’s Derrick Lewis at UFC 271

Tonight’s UFC 271 event was co-headlined by a heavyweight matchup between fan favorites Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa.

Lewis (26-9 MMA) had last competed at UFC Vegas 45 in December, where he earned his record-setting thirteenth career knockout. That win was preceded by a TKO loss to Ciryl Gane in a bout for the promotions interim heavyweight title.

As for the Aussie, Tai Tuivasa (15-5 MMA) entered UFC 271 sporting a four-fight winning streak, his last being a KO win at UFC 269 against Augusto Sakai. ‘Bam Bam’ was looking to put himself in title contention with a win over Lewis this evening.

Tonight’s UFC 271 main event resulted in the nasty knockout many fans and pundits were expecting. Tai Tuivasa was able to land a crushing standing elbow to the dome of Derrick Lewis which sent ‘The Black Beast’ crashing to the canvas in a state of unconsciousness.

Official UFC 271 Result: Tai Tuivasa def. Derrick Lewis via KO in Round 2

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Lewis vs. Tuivasa’ below:

https://twitter.com/AlanJouban/status/1492721662206304258

Shoey or nah? #UFC271

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) February 13, 2022

https://twitter.com/TheAspenLadd/status/1492721402893328385

https://twitter.com/DomReyes/status/1492721141219151872

Is there any way both guys can win? #UFC271 both of these guys are awesome! #Heavyweights

— Cody Durden (@Cody_Durden) February 13, 2022

Don’t forget about Derrick’s Ground and Pound ability! #UFC271

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) February 13, 2022

https://twitter.com/dillondanis/status/1492723932637630464

That’s that Poly bite down #tuivasa

— Kai Kamaka III (@kaiboikamaka) February 13, 2022

Deez. Boys. Are. Savages! #UFC271

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) February 13, 2022

Post-fight reactions to Tai Tuivasa defeating Derrick Lewis:

Sole!!!!!! @ufc #ufc271

— Kai Kamaka III (@kaiboikamaka) February 13, 2022

https://twitter.com/chitoveraUFC/status/1492725294498680834

https://twitter.com/AlanJouban/status/1492725304363827201

https://twitter.com/Nikohybridprice/status/1492725318158733312

Great heavyweight fight. Bravo, men! #UFC271

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) February 13, 2022

Who would you like to see Tai Tuivasa fight next following his KO victory over Derrick Lewis at tonight’s UFC 271 event Houston? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!