Derrick Lewis vs Tai tuivasa match was not originally planned to happen at UFC 271. But due to ongoing circumstances, and the Covid situation, UFC 271 match card was rearranged. Tai Tuivasa is one of the best upcoming UFC fighters who is on his way to make it to the top of the UFC heavyweight division. The heavyweight contender made his professional MMA debut in 2012. However, His opponent Derrick Lewis already marked his presence inside the ring. He currently holds the record for most knockouts in UFC history. Both men will collide on 12 Feb 2022. So before that, let’s take a look at Derrick Lewis Vs Tai Tuivasa Purse Payouts.
Derrick Lewis
Purse | $500K (guaranteed)
PPV Share | N/A
Total Payout | $680K (including Fight of Night bonus)
Lewis instead made his debut at UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne on April 19, 2014, against Jack May. He won via TKO in the first round. Since then, he didn’t look back and Became the Knock out machine for his oppnenents.
The US KO machine or Black Beast is schudele to go against the new comer Tai Tuivasa.
Lewis record in mixed martial arts is some what look like this 26-8 in 35 matches. Out of 26 victories, 21 came via Knockout. 1 results in a No Contests.
Derrick Lewis Vs Tai Tuivasa Purse Payouts
| Boxers | Guaranteed Purse | PPV Share | Sponsorship | Win Bonus | Total Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Lewis | $500K | N/A | $20,000 | $100K | $680K (including Fight of The night bonus) |
| Tai Tuivasa | $75K | N/A | $10,000 | $75K | $200K (including Fight of the Night bonus) |
Tai Tuivasa Purse Payouts
Purse | $75K (guaranteed)
PPV Share | N/A
Total Payout | $200K (including Fight of Night bonus)
Tai Tuivasa is one of the best upcoming UFC fighters who is on his way to make it to the top of the UFC heavyweight division. The heavyweight contender made his professional MMA debut in 2012.
Tuivasa made his UFC debut in 2017 against Rashad Coulter at UFC Fight Night. He started his UFC career with a sensational first-round KO victory via a flying knee. This KO victory also earned him the ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus.
He has impressive MMA record so far. His record is 13-3 in 16 matches, meanwhile 12 out 13 victories came via Knockouts.
The heavyweight fighter, Lewis is back in action at UFC 271. At UFC 271 he will come head to head against Tai Tuivasa. Before this fight, Lewis dominate in the main-card fight against Chris Daukaus at UF fight night 199
On the other side, Tai Anthony Tuivasa, is a professional mixed martial arts fighter from Australia. He currently hold contract with UFC for the heavyweight fights. He will fight with heavyweight title number contender Derrick Lewis.
It will be nothing wrong to say that Derrick Lewis Vs Tai Tuivasa will be one fight to look for at UF 271. Both holds impressive Knock out records. Thus one can Only say, who gona knock out whom first.
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