Check out the highlights for the UFC Zagreb co-main event between heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Gabriel Gonzaga.
The co-main event of UFC Zagreb pitted Derrick Lewis up against former heavyweight title challenger Gabriel Gonzaga. Lewis was filling in for the injured Ruslan Magomedov on short notice, and after surviving Gonzaga’s full mount in the opening 2 minutes, Lewis blasted Gonzaga with a vicious combination against the fence in the closing seconds of the 1st. Gonzaga crumpled to the mat after Lewis’ onslaught, resulting in a 1st round KO win for “The Black Beast.” Watch the finish at the top of the page.
Here’s Dallas Winston’s play-by-play:
R1: Lewis uncorks a massive head kick that knocks Gonzaga sideways despite him blocking it. Gonzaga counter-clinches and hits a crafty trip, landing in side mount. Cross-face forearms for Gonzaga with a heavy base. Gonzaga passes to mount, then switches to back control as Lewis gives up his back. Lewis battles to his feet and hand-fights the rear waist cinch, spinning to face Gonzaga.
Gonzaga stays in the clinch, putting Lewis on the fence. Lewis spikes down a few elbows to the head, prompting Gonzaga to bury his head in Lewis’ chest. They’re separated by the ref at the two-minute mark. Lewis throws a heavy right cross that glances and he anticipates Gonzaga’s counter-takedown by lowering his level to stay upright. Gonzaga holds him on the fence in the 50/50 clinch despite the crowd’s whistles of displeasure. Lewis separates long enough to land a short up-knee. They’re separated again; 30 seconds left. Lewis morphs into a blur of violence, deploying a malevolent three-punch combo with shocking speed, and Gonzaga nosedives into the canvas.
Official result: Derrick Lewis def. Gabriel Gonzaga via KO (punches) at 4:48 of round 1