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'my balls was hot'

Derrick Lewis with best post-fight interview ever after KO win with just 14 SECONDS left

Heavyweight snatched victory from Alexander Volkov with a last-gasp stoppage before whipping off his shorts

Jamie Gordon

Published: 18:52, 7 Oct 2018
Updated: 18:53, 7 Oct 2018

DERRICK LEWIS' stunning last-gasp KO was only matched by his brilliant interview afterwards.

The heavyweight was struggling against Alexander Volkov as he entered the last round and appeared to have nothing left.

Derrick Lewis celebrates his KO victory with time running out — Derrick Lewis celebrates his KO victory with time running outCredit: AP:Associated Press

But Lewis rallied and found enough extra strength to land a huge right and take victory.

He quickly whipped off his shorts in the Octagon following the win - and had the best explanation ever.

Asked why he stripped, Lewis simply replied: "My balls was hot."

Lewis then decided to joke about Donald Trump inspiring his victory.

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Derrick Lewis needed a KO to secure victory after struggling early on — Derrick Lewis needed a KO to secure victory after struggling early onCredit: AP:Associated Press

Derrick Lewis treated fans to a real show after his win — Derrick Lewis treated fans to a real show after his winCredit: Getty Images - Getty

He added: “I forgot a few hours before the fight, Donald Trump called me and told me I got to knock this Russian motherf***** out.

"They making him look bad on the news, him and Putin and shit. S*** what they talking about? USA in this ho.

“I need to sit my black ass down and do some more cardio. S*** what you talking about right now.

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"I ain’t trying to fight for no title right now, not with no gas tank like that.

“Thanks for having me. Hey, next week or maybe two weeks from now, I’m gonna come on your show and smoke some weed with you [Joe Rogan].”

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