UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis brought a moment of pure entertainment to the octagon this weekend, performing Israel Adesanya‘s signature bow-and-arrow celebration after his victory over a Brazilian opponent.
The celebration, which involves mimicking drawing a bow and shooting an arrow, has become synonymous with Adesanya‘s post-victory routines. When Lewis appropriated the move following his impressive performance, it caught the attention of “The Last Stylebender” himself.
“Pop arrows and get petty. Shoutout my twin!🤣”
In a video capturing Adesanya‘s live reaction, the former middleweight champion can be seen enthusiastically shouting “Peace! Ace Town! Yo, this [censored]! Let’s [censored] go!” His animated response showed genuine appreciation for Lewis paying homage to his celebration.
The imitation carries additional significance as Lewis performed it after defeating a Brazilian opponent—a detail not lost on Adesanya, who has had his fair share of rivalries with Brazilian MMA stars throughout his career.
This crossover moment between two of the UFC’s most charismatic personalities highlights the camaraderie that often exists between MMA stars across different weight divisions. Despite competing in separate categories—Adesanya at middleweight and Lewis at heavyweight—the mutual respect and playful interaction demonstrate the community aspect of the sport.
Lewis, known for his own unique post-victory antics including the infamous “hot balls” moment and removing his shorts in the octagon, added Adesanya‘s arrow routine to his repertoire of memorable celebrations.
