![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/derrick-lewis-wakes-up-unemployed-as-ufc-contract-runs-out-after-33-sec-ko-win/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/derrick-lewis-red-gloves-reacts-835013763-1.jpg&description=free agent Published : 7:09, 30 Jul 2023 Updated : 7:19, 30 Jul 2023 DERRICK LEWIS scored a stunning highlight-reel KO in his clash with Marcos Rogerio de Lima - but he'll no longer be on the UFC books come next week. The Black Beast knocked out the Brazilian with a vicious barrage of ground and pound after flattening him with a flying knee in the first round of their UFC 291 clash. 4 Derrick Lewis landed an insane flying knee on Marcos Rogerio de Lima seconds into their UFC 291 clash Credit: Reuters 4 Lewis demolished the Brazilian in a mere 33 seconds Credit: GETTY 4 Lewis' win over De Lima was the final fight of his UFC contract Credit: GETTY The win was the final fight of Lewis' contract with MMA's top promotion, who do have an exclusive re-negotiation period with the fan favourite. The 38-year-old dropped the bombshell in his post-fight interview with UFC commentator Joe Rogan . When asked what's next for him, he said: "We'll see. I'm a free agent now." Lewis - who could opt to fight former heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou in the PFL - will have plenty of offers coming his way in the next few months. But he's hoping his next fight will take place under the UFC banner. He said: "Hopefully I can get a contract with the UFC, if not, s**t, it is what it is." Lewis lit up the Delta Center in Salt Lake City a mere 33 seconds into his slugfest with De Lim - who didn't land a single strike. But he had fight fans in stitches when he celebrated his record-breaking KO by taking his shorts off and dancing in the octagon. 4 Derrick Lewis celebrated his viral KO by taking off his pants Credit: GETTY UFC fans were quick to comment, with one saying: "Derrick Lewis taking his shorts off post-fight is as American as Apple Pie. Another said: "DERRICK LEWIS NO SHORTS ICON." And another said: "Vintage Derrick Lewis." One remarked: "How can boxing compete with Derrick Lewis taking off his shorts." Another chimed in: "Derrick lewis with Abs is the new Mythical fighter lol."){kind=link}
DERRICK LEWIS scored a stunning highlight-reel KO in his clash with Marcos Rogerio de Lima – but he’ll no longer be on the UFC books come next week.
The Black Beast knocked out the Brazilian with a vicious barrage of ground and pound after flattening him with a flying knee in the first round of their UFC 291 clash.
The win was the final fight of Lewis’ contract with MMA’s top promotion, who do have an exclusive re-negotiation period with the fan favourite.
The 38-year-old dropped the bombshell in his post-fight interview with UFC commentator Joe Rogan.
When asked what’s next for him, he said: “We’ll see. I’m a free agent now.”