VIDEO: Derrick Lewis Destroys Chris Daukaus in the Very First Round to Become the Undisputed Knockout King

UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis stands alone as the knockout king of the UFC after scoring yet another sensational KO victory. Lewis put a beating on Chris Daukaus who was outmatched in nearly all departments at UFC Vegas 45’s main event.

Lewis landed a flurry of strikes that Daukaus initially survived, however, he soon crumbled under the pressure after a second flurry.

Chris Daukaus is the only one who didn’t see this KO coming a mile away pic.twitter.com/DU0xF2N9fA

— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) December 19, 2021

Derrick Lewis is now the record holder of perhaps one of the most lucrative records in combat sports. Going into this fight, ‘The Black Beast’ was tied with Vitor Belfort and Matt Brown for the most number of KO’s at 12. However, with his recent demolition of Daukaus, Derrick Lewis is now the sole KO king with 13 knockouts in the UFC.

A HUGE knockout for @Thebeast_ufc to conclude 2021 #UFCVegas45 pic.twitter.com/QFr6WXrPe5

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) December 19, 2021

The Knockout King #UFCVegas45 pic.twitter.com/f7ZowD4TvD

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) December 19, 2021

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Twitter reacts to Derrick Lewis’ sensational KO

‘The Black Beast’ put on a memorable display yet again and his fight against Chris Daukaus didn’t even make it out of round one. The end came at 3:36 of round one and has helped Lewis bounce back from his loss to Ciryl Gane. He managed to close out the year on a strong note after losing an opportunity at the interim strap.

Derrick Lewis doing Derrick Lewis things! Dude is devastating when he gets his hands on you.

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) December 19, 2021

Derrick Lewis had no business being a betting underdog against a guy who made his UFC debut in August of 2020. Love me some Chris Daukaus…bullish on his future…but he was facing the most accomplished KO artist in UFC heavyweight history! Careful out there.

— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) December 19, 2021

Damn, Daukaus just got mauled by a grizzly bear @Thebeast_ufc

— Renee Paquette (@ReneePaquette) December 19, 2021

Damn, Lewis is explosive. #UFCVegas45

— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) December 19, 2021

Lewis is an ANIMAL! #UFCVegas45

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 19, 2021

VINTAGE DERRICK LEWIS

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) December 19, 2021

Lewis has now stopped three of his last four opponents via vicious KO and he seems to be getting into his rhythm. Not to mention, Lewis has maintained his ranking and is a constant threat of entering the title picture. He will look to continue his momentum well into the 2022 and possibly fight for the undisputed strap.

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