‘Holy s***’: The Rock loses it over Aussie UFC star

Australian heavyweight Tai Tuivasa has left Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson in a spin with a moment that shocked the world.

Tai Tuivasa from Australia. AAP Image/Richard Wainwright.

Tai Tuivasa is alongside the big boys of the heavyweight division after a crazy comeback win over UFC legend Derrick Lewis at UFC 271.

The Aussie is potentially one win away from earning a title shot after he knocked Lewis out cold with a staggering elbow strike in the second round.

His finish saw Lewis wobble on wonky legs before he crashed forwards in an ugly face plant.

The fight was promoted as Tuivasa’s moment of destiny — and his knockout win is a career-changer for the 28-year-old.

Suddenly he is one of the top contenders to challenge heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou for the belt.

UFC boss Dana White said after the event Tuivasa could be in the mix for a top three ranking and described the performance as “awesome”.

Tuivasa was awarded a $50,000 bonus for “Performance of the Night”.

Dwayne Johnson and Tai Tuivasa. Photo: Instagram, Kayo.

While White was impressed, there were some viewers that couldn’t handle the incredible finish.

Hollywood star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson was left in awe by both fighters.

“Holy shit!! Huge respect for both these big men,” he wrote on Twitter.

UFC journalist Ariel Helwani wrote on Twitter: “Tuivasa just KO’d the hometown guy and is getting a ton of love. People just love him”.

Derrick Lewis put to sleep by Tai Tuivasa. Photo: Kayo.

Tuivasa is on the longest active knockout streak in the UFC, and his win on Sunday sees him join an elite group of only 10 fighters who have recorded streaks of five finishes or more.

It will also puts him within striking distance of UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell, who owns the record with seven straight knockouts.

It never looked like happening.

Lewis dominated the opening round with a series of surprise take-downs.

The fight started with Lewis being the aggressor and he landed a hard overhand punch mid-way through the round, which forced Tuivasa onto the Octagon fence.

Lewis followed it up by securing a take down that allowed him to pummel Tuivasa’s head with a flurry of punches.

Tai Tuivasa from Australia celebrates winning. AAP Image/Richard Wainwright.

Lewis finished the round with another take-down where he was almost able to secure a choke hold.

Lewis hurt Tuivasa again early in the second round — but a counter-punch from Tuivasa turned the fight on its head.

One punch was enough to hurt Lewis — and the fight was suddenly over a few seconds later when Tuivasa landed an elbow across Lewis’ left cheek.