HOUSTON – Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa share the same goal going into Saturday’s UFC 271 co-main event: win by knockout.
That should come as no surprise, however, because Lewis (26-8 MMA, 17-6 UFC) and Tuivasa (14-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) are currently two of the most prolific punchers in the heavyweight division. Putting them in the same octagon for the pay-per-view co-headliner – which follows prelims on ESPN and ESPN+ – at Toyota Center, is an explosive recipe.
Lewis already holds the record for most knockout wins in UFC history, and he made it clear at Thursday’s pre-fight press conference that he’s looking to add another one to his resume – but with no personal intentions.
