Derrick Lewis wakes up unemployed after revealing his UFC contract is over and he is free agent despite 33 second KO win

DERRICK LEWIS scored a stunning highlight-reel KO in his clash with Marcos Rogerio de Lima – but he’ll no longer be on the UFC books come next week.

The Black Beast knocked out the Brazilian with a vicious barrage of ground and pound after flattening him with a flying knee in the first round of their UFC 291 clash.

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Derrick Lewis landed an insane flying knee on Marcos Rogerio de Lima seconds into their UFC 291 clash[/caption]

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Lewis demolished the Brazilian in a mere 33 seconds[/caption]

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Lewis’ win over De Lima was the final fight of his UFC contract[/caption]

The win was the final fight of Lewis’ contract with MMA’s top promotion, who do have an exclusive re-negotiation period with the fan favourite.

The 38-year-old dropped the bombshell in his post-fight interview with UFC commentator Joe Rogan.

When asked what’s next for him, he said: “We’ll see. I’m a free agent now.”

Lewis – who could opt to fight former heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou in the PFL – will have plenty of offers coming his way in the next few months.

But he’s hoping his next fight will take place under the UFC banner.

He said: “Hopefully I can get a contract with the UFC, if not, s**t, it is what it is.”

Lewis lit up the Delta Center in Salt Lake City a mere 33 seconds into his slugfest with De Lim – who didn’t land a single strike.

But he had fight fans in stitches when he celebrated his record-breaking KO by taking his shorts off and dancing in the octagon.

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Derrick Lewis celebrated his viral KO by taking off his pants[/caption]

UFC fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “Derrick Lewis taking his shorts off post-fight is as American as Apple Pie.

Another said: “DERRICK LEWIS NO SHORTS ICON.”

And another said: “Vintage Derrick Lewis.”

One remarked: “How can boxing compete with Derrick Lewis taking off his shorts.”

Another chimed in: “Derrick lewis with Abs is the new Mythical fighter lol.”