UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis will be looking to put himself back inside the winning column as he takes on Marcin Tybura at UFC Fight Night 126. With the exciting night of fights now underway, the time has come to take a look at the UFC results for the event’s entertaining heavyweight co-headliner.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is in Austin, Texas for UFC Fight Night 126. This time around, the world’s most famous mixed martial arts promotion is inside the Frank Erwin Center to offer the Austin crowd a fight card full of excitement. Check out the results of the night’s co-main event down below.
Derrick Lewis quickly turned the first round in his favor by earning a swift takedown over his opponent. After struggling with the fighter for over a minute, Tybura managed to get back to his feet.
However, the victorious moment was short lived as Lewis dropped the fighter with a powerful right hand. Back on the canvas, Tybura managed to reverse his position and gain side control over Lewis.
Tybura made his way to mount position, before taking Lewis’ back in the final moments of the round. Still, the fighter was unable to get a finish before the sound of the bell.
Tybura fired off with a vengeance in the second round, but Lewis began landing bombs that rushed Tybura into the fence. Tybura took Lewis to the ground in retaliation.
Tybura managed to take the mount position once again, before taking Lewis’ back. With only a minute left in the round, Tybura continued to control his opponent from the ground.
This was seemingly a dominant five minutes for Tybura.
The final round opened at a slower pace, as both fighters appeared fatigued from their heavyweight war. With three minutes left in the round, Tybura managed to pressure Lewis into the fence.
However, Lewis managed to reveres the position and unleashed a brutal flurry of strikes that dropped Tybura to the canvas. The referee had seen enough and called a stop to the contest.
UFC Results: Derrick Lewis def. Marcin Tybura via knockout in round three
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Don't miss these HWs @TheBeast_UFC and @MarcinTybura go head to head! #UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/qDLbb15AMt
— UFC (@ufc) February 19, 2018
VICIOUS ground and pound.@TheBeast_UFC #UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/cwvrvSfdA5
— UFC (@ufc) February 19, 2018
Soak it in, @TheBeast_UFC. #UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/W4nRiV9ohG
— UFC (@ufc) February 19, 2018
Who said 'The Beast' doesn't have late-round power? Derrick Lewis finishes Marcin Tybura for a huge win! #UFCAustin https://t.co/8GlpXtsfy0
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) February 19, 2018