Derrick Lewis earned one of the most impressive victories of his career last Sunday when he defeated Travis Browne via TKO in the main event of UFC fight Night 105. After losing the first round, The Black Beast wowed fans at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Canada by destroying Browne in the second with a vicious barrage of punches, followed by brutal ground and pound.

Many fans and media have criticised referee Mario Yamasaki for allowing Lewis to land so many unanswered shots on the ground. Today the Veteran referee responded to claims of a late stoppage, making no excuses.

“Right in the moment, I already knew that I allowed two extra punches,” Yamasaki told MMA Fighting, “but the reaction time from a heavyweight is different than a lighter fighter. So when (Lewis) landed the punch where (Browne) went out, he was able to land two more before I came in to stop the fight. But, for sure, I should have stopped it a little earlier. Everyone has his days, and I can’t give excuses.”

Meanwhile, Derrick Lewis seemed to have no problems with the stoppage at all, going so far as to thank Yamasaki for allowing him to land a few extra strikes, as he continued to express enmity toward Browne for the allegations of domestic Violence directed at him.

“I appreciate it,” Lewis said at the post-fight press conference. “Where [Yamasaki] at? I appreciate it, I appreciated him letting the fight go a little longer than what it should. I just wanted to get my anger out on Travis’ face because he likes to hit on women. So I appreciate him for doing that. I keep it real.”