The MMA community reacts to Derrick Lewis’s thrilling defeat of Marcin Tybura

Last night, in the co-main event of the UFC’s anticipated return to Austin, Texas, Derrick Lewis surged back into the heavyweight contendership picture with a thunderous third-round stoppage of Polish contender Marcin Tybura. That said, the Texan heavyweight was not without close calls, as Tybura had him in trouble on the mat on more than one occasion.

Here’s how the pros reacted to Derrick Lewis’s back-and-forth win over Marcin Tybura.

Note: If you’re wondering what Cody Garbrandt means by “shimmy shake”, that’s what Lewis’s corner screamed to him as he attempted to joggle Tybura off his back. Expect this terminology to be written into the annals of MMA folklore posthaste.

Shimmy Shake!!!!!!!

— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) February 19, 2018

Heavyweight fighting makes no sense and it’s so fun to watch because of it.

— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) February 19, 2018

BEAST!!!! That might be the real #BlackPanther! Lol #UFCAustin

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) February 19, 2018

I think @ufc should finally line @Thebeast_ufc vs @francis_ngannou up. I bet neither one of them will be going for takedowns…..@ufc #UFCAustin

— Corey Anderson UFC (@CoreyA_MMA) February 19, 2018

Beaaaaaaaaast!!!!!!!! #ufcaustin

— Belal muhammad (@bullyb170) February 19, 2018

Lewis has the craziest fights. I’ve seen him losing 4 fights in a row and end up winning. Dangerous AF #UFCAustin

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) February 19, 2018

With his rousing, third-round TKO of the game Marcin Tybura, Derrick Lewis rebounded from a tough loss to heavyweight legend Mark Hunt. Post fight, the dangerous heavyweight puncher expressed interest in fights with Francis Ngannou, Curtis Blaydes and Fabricio Werdum.

What did you think of Derrick Lewis’s big win in Austin, Texas? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

This article first appeared on BJPenn.com on 2/19/2018.