UFC 291: Derrick Lewis vs Marcos Rogério Live Blog, Play by Play
Welcome to the live blog as Derrick Lewis vs Marcos Rogério de Lima heavyweight bout at UFC 291 PPV.
The fight was earlier booked for the prelims card, but was on the main card after Stephen Thomson vs Michel Pereira bout was canceled. Derrick Lewis tried to snap a 3-fight losing streak. Rogério had won 4 out of his last 5 bouts and beat Waldos Cortes-Acosta at UFC Vegas 72.
Tune in below as we post live updates for Derrick Lewis vs Marcos Rogério de Lima heavyweight bout from UFC 291 with live play-by-play and round-by-round updates.
The heavyweights are movin’ on 🆙@TheBeast_UFC vs @Pezao011 has been elevated to the #UFC291 main card!
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Live Updates
Round 1: Lewis jumps on Rogério with a flying knee immediately after the bell and gets him down to the mat. Rogério is covering his face while Lewis keeps hitting him shot after shot with no reply. At least 25-30 all over the body. Rogério turns over but Lewis keeps landing shots. The referee has to call it.
Official Decision: Derrick Lewis won via TKO at 0:33 in round 1
