Learn more about UFC 291, which saw Derrick Lewis earn a resounding first-round TKO victory against Rogerio de Lima and the meaning of his celebration
Following his victory at UFC 291, Derrick imitated DX’s famous chop celebration, which sparked a huge uproar among UFC and WWE fans. Lewis promptly removed his shorts and mimicked the DX celebration after claiming a convincing victory in his contest.
Derrick Lewis celebration meaning explained as DX’s ‘Crotch Chop’ at UFC 291 video goes viral after win
Why fans are going crazy after watching post-fight celebration video of Derrick Lewis?
Although UFC 291 featured many memorable moments, Derrick Lewis’ jubilation following his decisive victory was the center of attention. Derrick Lewis replicated a well-known celebration after his convincing victory at UFC 291 stole the spotlight, as he borrowed a move from the famed WWE team DX. In order to celebrate his victory at UFC 291, the seasoned fighter imitated DX’s famous “Crotch Chop” move.
UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis often takes his shorts off after a bout because “his b*lls are hot after a fight”.
In order to ensure that the Utah faithful left with some unique mementos, Lewis instantly tore off his shorts as he jumped onto the top of the cage. He then threw his athletic cup and gloves into the crowd. Lewis acknowledged that his coach has been working with him on the flying knee for a number of years, but he almost gave up hope that it would ever land until Saturday night.
How Derrick Lewis defeated Rogerio de Lima at UFC 291?
With his victory, Derrick Lewis overtook Matt Brown as the all-time leader in knockouts in UFC history. He started the fight with a jaw-dropping flying knee that blasted de Lima and knocked him to the ground. Lewis pursued his opponent to the ground where he started throwing punches at him one after the other in rapid succession, never giving de Lima a chance to catch his breath. Unsurprisingly, the punishment persisted until the referee stopped the fight and with the stoppage, Lewis clinched the victory with an opening round TKO.
Lewis’ time in the UFC may be coming to an end, though, as he declared himself a free agent soon after his victory. Derrick Lewis might decide to leave the organization after UFC 291, but it’s more than probable that the UFC will make him a compelling deal to stay in their promotion.