The UFC world is left reeling in shock as Derrick Lewis was taken down by Serghei Spivac in a stunning first-round submission at UFC Vegas 68. ‘The Polar Bear’ proved to be a formidable opponent, overpowering ‘The Black Beast’ without breaking a sweat. The moment Spivac took Lewis down, it was clear that he was in control. And each time Derrick Lewis tried to get back on his feet, the Moldovan fighter pulled him back down with ease. The end came quickly when Serghei Spivac locked in an arm-triangle choke, forcing Lewis to tap out in submission.

This victory marked the 28-year-old’s third straight stoppage win and sent Lewis‘s future in the UFC into uncertainty. As the dust settled, Dana White weighed in, commenting on Lewis‘ fate in the organization after this devastating loss.

Dana White comes in with good news for Derrick Lewis

Derrick Lewis, losing to Serghei Spivac at UFC Vegas 68 appeared to be a major setback for the fan-favorite fighter, raising concerns about his future in the UFC. However, Dana White was quick to put those fears to rest by assuring fans that this loss doesn’t spell the end of Lewis‘s career in the promotion.

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When asked whether this loss hurt his stock, Dana White responded, “Not with me. I love the guy… I love him, so, he’s not going anywhere.”

And it’s not just the fans or Dana White. ‘The Polar Bear’, too, expressed his admiration for Derrick Lewis in his post-fight interview.

Spivac shows respect to Lewis

After delivering a stunning performance and taking down Derrick Lewis at UFC Vegas 68, the 28-year-old showed his class by expressing his admiration for his opponent. In the heat of battle, Spivac showed no mercy, but after the dust had settled, he was quick to pay homage to Lewis‘s skills and talent. Spivac acknowledged that Lewis is a top fighter, and it was an honor to compete against him.

“Derrick Lewis is great. He fight two time(s) to the title…He’s a great.. He’s a legend for me. I love him”

This gesture speaks volumes about Spivac‘s sportsmanship and character. With this impressive victory, Spivac has firmly established himself as a top contender in the UFC, but he hasn’t let it go to his head and is still humble in the face of success.

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