Who won Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa?
Tai Tuivasa won Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa by KO in round 2 at 1:40.
UFC 271: ADESANYA VS WHITTAKER 2
Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa
EventUFC 271: ADESANYA VS WHITTAKER 2
DateFeb 12, 2022
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueToyota Center
BroadcastESPN+
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Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa is a completed Heavyweight fight from UFC 271: ADESANYA VS WHITTAKER 2. Tai Tuivasa defeated Derrick Lewis by KO in round 2 at 1:40. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa quick answers
What event is Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa on?
Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa is listed on UFC 271: ADESANYA VS WHITTAKER 2.
What are the records for Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa?
Derrick Lewis enters with a 29-14-0 record and Tai Tuivasa enters with a 14-10-0 record.
What division is Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa?
Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa is listed as a Heavyweight fight.
L
The Black Beast | 29-14-0Derrick Lewis
W
Bam Bam | 14-10-0Tai Tuivasa
Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa
Method :KO
Round :2
Time :1:40
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Dan Miragliotta
Details :Elbows
Derrick Lewis
Elo1744Good
3Y trend1763 → 1744
AwardPerformance of the Night
Fight Overview
Round2
Time1:40
MethodKO
Tai Tuivasa
Elo1611Solid
3Y trend1672 → 1611
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Tai Tuivasa won this fight by KO in round 2 at 1:40. Derrick Lewis led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Full Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa comparison →Result
Tai TuivasaKO
MethodKO
Round2
Time1:40
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeDan Miragliotta
DetailsElbows
Elo swing-19Derrick Lewis (1804 → 1785)+25Tai Tuivasa (1693 → 1718)
Elo edge
Derrick Lewis1744-16 last move
Tai Tuivasa1611-18 last move
Recorded fight totals
Derrick LewisvsTai Tuivasa
Control time
5:08vs2:06
Total strikes
31vs35
Sig. strikes
27vs24
Takedowns
2vs0
Knockdowns
0vs1
Finishing profile
Derrick LewisKO/TKO leads 83% of wins
Tai TuivasaKO/TKO leads 93% of wins
Common opponents
Tallison TeixeiraDerrick Lewis: win · TKO (punches) · Jul 12, 2025Tai Tuivasa: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Jan 31, 2026
Marcin TyburaDerrick Lewis: win · KO (punches) · Feb 18, 2018Tai Tuivasa: loss · Submission (Rear Naked Choke) · Mar 16, 2024
Marcin TyburaDerrick Lewis: win · KO (punches) · Feb 18, 2018Tai Tuivasa: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Feb 17, 2024
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