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Derrick Lewis MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

Derrick Lewis MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Derrick Lewis

DERRICK LEWIS

“The Black Beast”
United States Flag USA • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D 29-14-0 (1 NC)
(T)KO 24-9
SUB 1-2
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY United States
WT CLASS Heavyweight
HT / WT 6′ 3″, 265 lbs
BIRTHDATE 02/07/1985 (41)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 79.0″ (201cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Silverback Fight Club • Houston, Texas
NICKNAME “The Black Beast”
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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UFC All-Time Knockout Record Holder Most Knockout Victories in UFC History (15 KOs)
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2-Time UFC Heavyweight Title Challenger Challenged for Undisputed & Interim UFC Titles
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8 UFC Post-Fight Bonuses 5x Performance of the Night & 3x Fight of the Night
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Former Legacy FC Heavyweight Champion Captured LFC Title & Defended Belt with Knockouts
Derrick Lewis Record
WINS29
KO/TKO
24
SUB
1
DECISION
4
LOSSES14
KO/TKO
9
SUB
2
DECISION
3
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST1
NC
1
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 44 professional bouts (29-14-0, 1 NC).

Win Rate

29 wins · 44 bouts

Loss Rate

14 losses · 44 bouts

Finish Rate

25 finishes · 44 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

24 KO/TKOs · 44 bouts

Submission Rate

1 submissions · 44 bouts

Decision Rate

4 decisions · 44 bouts

DERRICK LEWIS FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Josh Hokit United States United States
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje
Jun / 14 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:09) Jun / 14 / 2026
ROUND2
TIME4:09
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Freedom 250 Feature • Lewis vs. Hokit
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Josh Hokit
Fight LocationUnited States Washington, D.C., United States (South Lawn)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 242 lbs
Josh Hokit Record at Bout (Opponent)7-0-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout29-13-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$350,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Josh Hokit: -240 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: +195 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In an unprecedented heavyweight feature staged on the South Lawn, Hokit utilized fast boxing counters and pressure wrestling, dropping Lewis late in round two with a flurry of hooks to force the stoppage at 4:09.
LOSS
Waldo Cortes Acosta Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
Jan / 24 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:14) Jan / 24 / 2026
ROUND2
TIME3:14
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 324 Heavyweight Clash • Lewis vs. Cortes-Acosta
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 260 lbs
Waldo Cortes-Acosta Record at Bout (Opponent)16-4-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout29-12-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$300,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Waldo Cortes-Acosta: -175 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cortes-Acosta stayed mobile on the outside and chopped at Lewis’ lead leg before landing a flush 1-2 counter combination in round two, following up with hammerfists to secure the TKO at 3:14.
WIN
Tallison Teixeira Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira
Jul / 12 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:35) Jul / 12 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME0:35
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Nashville Main Event • Lewis vs. Teixeira
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira
Fight LocationUnited States Nashville, Tennessee, United States (Bridgestone Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264 lbs vs 261 lbs
Tallison Teixeira Record at Bout (Opponent)7-0-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout28-12-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$350,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Tallison Teixeira: -150 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: +125 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
The Black Beast electrified Nashville in just 35 seconds, catching the towering Brazilian with a thunderous overhand right behind the ear that sent Teixeira crashing to the canvas for a signature first-round knockout.
WIN
Rodrigo Nascimento Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento
May / 11 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:49) May / 11 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME0:49
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC St. Louis Main Event • Lewis vs. Nascimento
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Rodrigo Nascimento
Fight LocationUnited States St. Louis, Missouri, United States (Enterprise Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264 lbs vs 265 lbs
Rodrigo Nascimento Record at Bout (Opponent)11-1-0 (1 NC)
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout27-12-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$320,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derrick Lewis: -170 (Favorite) vs Rodrigo Nascimento: +142 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lewis defended takedowns and stayed competitive through two rounds before exploding early in round three, staggering Nascimento with a booming overhand right and finishing with ground strikes at 0:49 to extend his UFC knockout record.
LOSS
Jailton Almeida Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis
Nov / 04 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Nov / 04 / 2023
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC São Paulo Main Event • Almeida vs. Lewis
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Jailton Almeida
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio do Ibirapuera)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 236 lbs
Jailton Almeida Record at Bout (Opponent)19-2-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout27-11-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jailton Almeida: -455 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: +350 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard Judge 1: 44-50 Judge 2: 44-50 Judge 3: 45-50
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Almeida utilized a relentless wrestling strategy in São Paulo, accumulating over 21 minutes of control time and suffocating Lewis on the canvas to take a dominant 50-44 decision sweep.
WIN
Marcos Rogerio de Lima Brazil Brazil
UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2
Jul / 29 / 2023
KO/TKO POTN
Rnd 1 (0:33) Jul / 29 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME0:33
METHOD KO/TKO POTN
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🥊 UFC 291 Main Card • Lewis vs. de Lima
Performance of the Night
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima
Fight LocationUnited States Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (Delta Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup263.5 lbs vs 262 lbs
Marcos Rogerio de Lima Record at Bout (Opponent)21-8-1
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout26-11-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$300,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Marcos Rogerio de Lima: -230 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: +190 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lewis shocked the arena instantly by opening the bout with a flying knee that floored de Lima in the opening seconds, followed by hammerfists on the mat to earn a $50k Performance bonus in just 33 seconds.
LOSS
Serghei Spivac Moldova Moldova
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac
Feb / 04 / 2023
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:05) Feb / 04 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME3:05
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Event • Lewis vs. Spivac
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Serghei Spivac
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 255.5 lbs
Serghei Spivac Record at Bout (Opponent)15-3-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout26-10-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Serghei Spivac: -250 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: +210 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Spivac executed multiple judo throws and grounded Lewis early, locking in an arm-triangle choke from mount to force the tap at 3:05 of round one.
LOSS
Sergei Pavlovich Russia Russia
UFC 277: Peña vs. Nunes 2
Jul / 30 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:55) Jul / 30 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME0:55
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 277 Main Card • Lewis vs. Pavlovich
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Sergei Pavlovich
Fight LocationUnited States Dallas, Texas, United States (American Airlines Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264.5 lbs vs 254.5 lbs
Sergei Pavlovich Record at Bout (Opponent)15-1-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout26-9-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sergei Pavlovich: -140 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pavlovich swarmed with heavy combinations that stumbled Lewis; as Lewis fell forward, referee Dan Miragliotta stepped in at 0:55, drawing controversy and complaints of an early stoppage from the Dallas crowd.
LOSS
Tai Tuivasa Australia Australia
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
Feb / 12 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:40) Feb / 12 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME1:40
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 271 Co-Main Event • Lewis vs. Tuivasa
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa
Fight LocationUnited States Houston, Texas, United States (Toyota Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup266 lbs vs 265 lbs
Tai Tuivasa Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout26-8-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$275,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derrick Lewis: -190 (Favorite) vs Tai Tuivasa: +160 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Violent heavyweight clash in Houston. Both men traded brutal power punches in round one before Tuivasa trapped Lewis against the fence in round two and connected with a flush standing elbow to score a knockout at 1:40.
WIN
Chris Daukaus United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus
Dec / 18 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:36) Dec / 18 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME3:36
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Event • Lewis vs. Daukaus
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Chris Daukaus
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 235.5 lbs
Chris Daukaus Record at Bout (Opponent)12-3-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout25-8-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$300,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Chris Daukaus: -140 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lewis broke the UFC all-time knockout record, catching Daukaus with a barrage of violent right hands along the cage to collapse him at 3:36 of round one.
LOSS
Ciryl Gane Title Fight France France
UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane
Aug / 07 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (4:11) Aug / 07 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME4:11
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship • Lewis vs. Gane
Interim Title Bout
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Ciryl Gane
Fight LocationUnited States Houston, Texas, United States (Toyota Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264.5 lbs vs 247 lbs
Ciryl Gane Record at Bout (Opponent)9-0-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout25-7-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$500,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ciryl Gane: -360 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: +280 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In an interim heavyweight championship bout in Houston, Gane methodically picked Lewis apart with footwork and leg kicks before overwhelming him with a barrage of punches in round three to claim the interim title.
WIN
Curtis Blaydes United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis
Feb / 20 / 2021
KO/TKO POTN
Rnd 2 (1:26) Feb / 20 / 2021
ROUND2
TIME1:26
METHOD KO/TKO POTN
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Event • Blaydes vs. Lewis
Performance of the Night
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Curtis Blaydes
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup263 lbs vs 259 lbs
Curtis Blaydes Record at Bout (Opponent)14-2-0 (1 NC)
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout24-7-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$280,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Curtis Blaydes: -380 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: +315 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
One of the most violent knockouts in UFC history. As Blaydes shot for a double-leg takedown in round two, Lewis timed an explosive right uppercut that left Blaydes unconscious on the canvas at 1:26, earning a $50k Performance bonus.
WIN
Aleksei Oleinik Russia Russia
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik
Aug / 08 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:21) Aug / 08 / 2020
ROUND2
TIME0:21
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Event • Lewis vs. Oleinik
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Aleksei Oleinik
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 227 lbs
Aleksei Oleinik Record at Bout (Opponent)59-13-1
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout23-7-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$260,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derrick Lewis: -210 (Favorite) vs Aleksei Oleinik: +175 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After surviving submission attempts from the legendary grappler in round one, Lewis rushed out in round two, dropping Oleinik with a right hand and finishing with ground-and-pound in 21 seconds.
WIN
Ilir Latifi Sweden Sweden
UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes
Feb / 08 / 2020
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 08 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 247 Main Card Feature • Lewis vs. Latifi
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Ilir Latifi
Fight LocationUnited States Houston, Texas, United States (Toyota Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup261.5 lbs vs 246.5 lbs
Ilir Latifi Record at Bout (Opponent)14-7-0 (1 NC)
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout22-7-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$240,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derrick Lewis: -245 (Favorite) vs Ilir Latifi: +205 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta Judge 1: 29-28 Judge 2: 29-28 Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Latifi secured takedowns in the first two rounds, but Lewis exploded in round three with flying knees and heavy punches to earn a 29-28 unanimous decision win before his hometown fans.
WIN
Blagoy Ivanov Bulgaria Bulgaria
UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz
Nov / 02 / 2019
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Nov / 02 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC 244 Main Card Feature • Lewis vs. Ivanov
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Blagoy Ivanov
Fight LocationUnited States New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 257.4 lbs
Blagoy Ivanov Record at Bout (Opponent)18-2-0 (1 NC)
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout21-7-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$220,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Blagoy Ivanov: -115 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: -105 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta Judge 1: 30-27 Judge 2: 28-29 Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lewis and Ivanov traded heavy strikes and grappling scrambles over fifteen minutes, with Lewis doing enough damage on the feet to secure a split decision victory at MSG.
LOSS
Junior Dos Santos Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Dos Santos
Mar / 09 / 2019
KO/TKO FOTN
Rnd 2 (1:58) Mar / 09 / 2019
ROUND2
TIME1:58
METHOD KO/TKO FOTN
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🥊 UFC Wichita Main Event • Lewis vs. Dos Santos
Fight of the Night
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Junior Dos Santos
Fight LocationUnited States Wichita, Kansas, United States (INTRUST Bank Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265.5 lbs vs 246.5 lbs
Junior Dos Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)20-5-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout21-6-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$185,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Junior Dos Santos: -225 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: +185 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-stakes brawl in Wichita where both men hurt each other early; Dos Santos landed an overhand right in round two and finished with follow-up punches to earn Fight of the Night honors ($50k).
LOSS
Daniel Cormier Title Fight United States United States
UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis
Nov / 03 / 2018
Submission
Rnd 2 (2:14) Nov / 03 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME2:14
METHODSubmission
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Belt UFC Heavyweight Championship • Cormier vs. Lewis
Challenged for Undisputed Title
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Daniel Cormier
Fight LocationUnited States New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264.6 lbs vs 251.2 lbs
Daniel Cormier Record at Bout (Opponent)21-1-0 (1 NC)
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout21-5-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$500,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Daniel Cormier: -650 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: +475 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Challenging for the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Championship on short notice at MSG, Lewis was taken down and controlled by Cormier before tapping to a rear-naked choke at 2:14 of round two.
WIN
Alexander Volkov Russia Russia
UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor
Oct / 06 / 2018
KO/TKO POTN
Rnd 3 (4:49) Oct / 06 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME4:49
METHOD KO/TKO POTN
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🥊 UFC 229 Main Card • Lewis vs. Volkov
Performance of the Night
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Alexander Volkov
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265.5 lbs vs 251 lbs
Alexander Volkov Record at Bout (Opponent)30-6-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout20-5-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$210,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alexander Volkov: -170 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: +150 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
One of the most legendary comebacks in UFC history. Trailing on all scorecards with fifteen seconds remaining, Lewis landed a colossal overhand right that knocked Volkov flat, finishing with follow-up punches at 4:49 to win a $50k Performance bonus before delivering his iconic “my balls was hot” post-fight interview.
WIN
Francis Ngannou Cameroon Cameroon
UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier
Jul / 07 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 07 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 226 Co-Main Event • Lewis vs. Ngannou
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Francis Ngannou
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264.5 lbs vs 253 lbs
Francis Ngannou Record at Bout (Opponent)11-2-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout19-5-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$180,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Francis Ngannou: -380 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: +315 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Judge 1: 29-28 Judge 2: 29-28 Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In an unusually tentative co-main event where both heavyweights respected each other’s nuclear power, Lewis edged out the unanimous decision by landing a handful of kicks and counter punches.
WIN
Marcin Tybura Poland Poland
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros
Feb / 18 / 2018
KO/TKO POTN
Rnd 3 (2:48) Feb / 18 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME2:48
METHOD KO/TKO POTN
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Co-Main Event • Lewis vs. Tybura
Performance of the Night
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Marcin Tybura
Fight LocationUnited States Austin, Texas, United States (Frank Erwin Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264 lbs vs 247 lbs
Marcin Tybura Record at Bout (Opponent)16-3-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout18-5-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derrick Lewis: -125 (Favorite) vs Marcin Tybura: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Tybura controlled the grappling in round two, but Lewis came out swinging in round three, staggering Tybura with an overhand right and finishing with heavy ground strikes at 2:48 to collect a $50k Performance of the Night bonus.
LOSS
Mark Hunt New Zealand New Zealand
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt
Jun / 10 / 2017
KO/TKO FOTN
Rnd 4 (3:51) Jun / 10 / 2017
ROUND4
TIME3:51
METHOD KO/TKO FOTN
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🥊 UFC Auckland Main Event • Lewis vs. Hunt
Fight of the Night
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Mark Hunt
Fight LocationNew Zealand Auckland, New Zealand (Spark Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 265 lbs
Mark Hunt Record at Bout (Opponent)12-11-1 (1 NC)
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout18-4-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$130,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derrick Lewis: -125 (Favorite) vs Mark Hunt: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Hunt broke down Lewis with body kicks and heavy punches over four rounds, prompting Marc Goddard’s standing TKO stoppage at 3:51 and earning both fighters Fight of the Night honors ($50k).
WIN
Travis Browne United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne
Feb / 19 / 2017
KO/TKO FOTN
Rnd 2 (3:12) Feb / 19 / 2017
ROUND2
TIME3:12
METHOD KO/TKO FOTN
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Event • Lewis vs. Browne
Fight of the Night
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Travis Browne
Fight LocationCanada Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (Scotiabank Centre)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup262 lbs vs 241 lbs
Travis Browne Record at Bout (Opponent)18-5-1
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout17-4-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$120,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derrick Lewis: -125 (Favorite) vs Travis Browne: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After surviving heavy body kicks in round one, Lewis trapped Browne against the fence in round two, landing a devastating flurry of right hands to knock Browne out at 3:12 and claim a $50k Fight of the Night bonus.
WIN
Shamil Abdurakhimov Russia Russia
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov
Dec / 09 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (3:42) Dec / 09 / 2016
ROUND4
TIME3:42
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Event • Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Shamil Abdurakhimov
Fight LocationUnited States Albany, New York, United States (Times Union Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265.6 lbs vs 253.8 lbs
Shamil Abdurakhimov Record at Bout (Opponent)17-3-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout16-4-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$76,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derrick Lewis: -200 (Favorite) vs Shamil Abdurakhimov: +170 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After three frustrating rounds where Abdurakhimov tied him up in the clinch, Lewis secured a takedown in round four, gained full mount, and unloaded heavy ground-and-pound to earn the TKO at 3:42.
WIN
Roy Nelson United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez
Jul / 07 / 2016
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 07 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Co-Main Event • Lewis vs. Nelson
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Roy Nelson
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265.5 lbs vs 263 lbs
Roy Nelson Record at Bout (Opponent)21-12-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout15-4-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$66,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Roy Nelson: -140 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: +120 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John McCarthy Judge 1: 29-28 Judge 2: 28-29 Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nelson secured seven takedowns and controlled Lewis against the fence, but Lewis landed massive power strikes on the feet whenever he separated, doing enough damage to take a controversial split decision.
WIN
Gabriel Gonzaga Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos
Apr / 10 / 2016
KO/TKO POTN
Rnd 1 (4:48) Apr / 10 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME4:48
METHOD KO/TKO POTN
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🥊 UFC Zagreb Co-Main Event • Lewis vs. Gonzaga
Performance of the Night
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Gabriel Gonzaga
Fight LocationCroatia Zagreb, Croatia (Arena Zagreb)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264 lbs vs 262 lbs
Gabriel Gonzaga Record at Bout (Opponent)17-10-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout14-4-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$48,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derrick Lewis: -135 (Favorite) vs Gabriel Gonzaga: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Gonzaga controlled Lewis against the cage early, but Lewis broke free late in round one and connected with a thunderous right hook and follow-up barrage that dropped Gonzaga cold at 4:48 to earn a $50k Performance bonus.
WIN
Damian Grabowski Poland Poland
UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson
Feb / 06 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:17) Feb / 06 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME2:17
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Prelim • Lewis vs. Grabowski
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Damian Grabowski
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup263.5 lbs vs 256 lbs
Damian Grabowski Record at Bout (Opponent)20-2-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout13-4-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derrick Lewis: -230 (Favorite) vs Damian Grabowski: +190 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lewis thwarted Grabowski’s takedown, trapped him underneath in side control, and rained down devastating ground strikes to force the referee stoppage at 2:17 of round one.
WIN
Viktor Pesta Czech Republic Czech Republic
UFC 192: Cormier vs. Gustafsson
Oct / 03 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:15) Oct / 03 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME1:15
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 192 Prelims • Lewis vs. Pesta
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Viktor Pesta
Fight LocationUnited States Houston, Texas, United States (Toyota Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 237 lbs
Viktor Pesta Record at Bout (Opponent)10-1-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout12-4-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$34,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derrick Lewis: -245 (Favorite) vs Viktor Pesta: +205 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kerry Hatley
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pesta secured early takedowns in rounds one and two, but Lewis muscled his way back up in round three, mounted Pesta, and battered him with heavy punches to secure the stoppage at 1:15.
LOSS
Shawn Jordan United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson
Jun / 06 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:48) Jun / 06 / 2015
ROUND2
TIME0:48
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Lewis vs. Jordan 2
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Shawn Jordan
Fight LocationUnited States New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (Smoothie King Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264 lbs vs 263 lbs
Shawn Jordan Record at Bout (Opponent)17-6-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout12-3-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$17,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Shawn Jordan: -110 vs Derrick Lewis: -110
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jordan surprised Lewis early in round two with a hook kick that grazed the head, followed by an aggressive swarm of punches against the fence that forced the stoppage at 0:48.
WIN
Ruan Potts South Africa South Africa
UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano
Feb / 28 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:18) Feb / 28 / 2015
ROUND2
TIME3:18
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 184 Featured Prelim • Lewis vs. Potts
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Ruan Potts
Fight LocationUnited States Los Angeles, California, United States (Staples Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup263 lbs vs 253 lbs
Ruan Potts Record at Bout (Opponent)8-3-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout11-3-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$26,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derrick Lewis: -500 (Favorite) vs Ruan Potts: +380 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After surviving heel hook attempts by Potts in the first round, Lewis established dominant top position in round two and punished Potts with heavy ground-and-pound to earn the TKO at 3:18.
LOSS
Matt Mitrione United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Souza vs. Mousasi
Sep / 05 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:41) Sep / 05 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME0:41
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Lewis vs. Mitrione
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Matt Mitrione
Fight LocationUnited States Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States (Foxwoods Resort)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264 lbs vs 255 lbs
Matt Mitrione Record at Bout (Opponent)7-3-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout11-2-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Matt Mitrione: -160 (Favorite) vs Derrick Lewis: +140 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mitrione caught Lewis coming forward with a short right hook to the temple and finished him with quick follow-up punches on the canvas in just 41 seconds.
WIN
Guto Inocente Brazil Brazil
The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale
Jul / 06 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:30) Jul / 06 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME3:30
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 TUF 19 Finale Main Card • Lewis vs. Inocente
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Guto Inocente
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264 lbs vs 232 lbs
Guto Inocente Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout10-2-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derrick Lewis: -240 (Favorite) vs Guto Inocente: +200 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lewis defended Inocente’s spinning kicks, caught Inocente coming in with a devastating right hand that knocked him flat, and landed a single hammerfist to end the fight at 3:30 of round one.
WIN
Jack May United States United States
UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne
Apr / 19 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:23) Apr / 19 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME4:23
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Lewis vs. May
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Jack May
Fight LocationUnited States Orlando, Florida, United States (Amway Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup256 lbs vs 252 lbs
Jack May Record at Bout (Opponent)7-0-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout9-2-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$16,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derrick Lewis: -190 (Favorite) vs Jack May: +165 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his UFC debut, Lewis overcame early kicks from the 6’8″ May, secured top position on the ground, and battered May with brutal ground-and-pound until the referee waved it off at 4:23 of round one.
WIN
Ricky Shivers Title Fight United States United States
LFC 18: Legacy Fighting Championship 18
Mar / 01 / 2013
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 3 (4:22) Mar / 01 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME4:22
METHODTKO (Punches)
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Belt Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship • Lewis vs. Shivers
Defended Legacy FC Title
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Ricky Shivers
Fight LocationUnited States Houston, Texas, United States (Arena Theater)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 255 lbs
Ricky Shivers Record at Bout (Opponent)12-6-1
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout8-2-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$6,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Jacob Montalvo
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lewis defended his Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship, breaking Shivers down with crushing power punches and securing the TKO stoppage at 4:22 of round three.
WIN
Jared Rosholt Title Fight United States United States
LFC 13: Legacy Fighting Championship 13
Aug / 17 / 2012
KO
Rnd 2 (4:41) Aug / 17 / 2012
ROUND2
TIME4:41
METHODKO
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Belt Vacant Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship • Lewis vs. Rosholt
Captured Legacy FC Title
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Jared Rosholt
Fight LocationUnited States Dallas, Texas, United States (Dallas Convention Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 245 lbs
Jared Rosholt Record at Bout (Opponent)4-0-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout7-2-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Kerry Hatley
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rosholt tried to rely on his NCAA Division I wrestling, but Lewis exploded to his feet late in round two and starched the undefeated prospect with a violent punch combination to capture the vacant Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship.
WIN
Justin Frazier United States United States
RFA 2: Yvel vs. Alexander
Mar / 30 / 2012
TKO
Rnd 1 (2:37) Mar / 30 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME2:37
METHODTKO
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🥊 RFA 2 Heavyweight Feature • Lewis vs. Frazier
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Justin Frazier
Fight LocationUnited States Kearney, Nebraska, United States (Viaero Event Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 265 lbs
Justin Frazier Record at Bout (Opponent)5-0-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout6-2-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lewis handed the undefeated Frazier his first career defeat, swarming him with heavy power punches to earn a first-round TKO at 2:37.
NC
Jeremiah Constant United States United States
Fight to Win: Paramount Prize Fighting
Jan / 27 / 2012
No Contest
Rnd 1 (0:48) Jan / 27 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME0:48
METHODNo Contest
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🥊 Paramount Prize Fighting • Lewis vs. Constant
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Jeremiah Constant
Fight LocationUnited States Denver, Colorado, United States (Denver Coliseum)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 250 lbs
Jeremiah Constant Record at Bout (Opponent)12-6-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout6-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lewis initially secured a stoppage via strikes, but the result was ruled a No Contest after punches landed to the back of the head during the scramble.
WIN
Rakim Cleveland United States United States
LFC 9: Legacy Fighting Championship 9
Dec / 16 / 2011
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 3 (3:12) Dec / 16 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME3:12
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 LFC 9 Heavyweight Rematch • Lewis vs. Cleveland 2
Featured Rematch
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Rakim Cleveland
Fight LocationUnited States Houston, Texas, United States (Arena Theater)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 245 lbs
Rakim Cleveland Record at Bout (Opponent)4-2-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout5-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their rematch at LFC 9, Lewis battered Cleveland over three frames before securing a final TKO stoppage with ground strikes at 3:12 of round three.
WIN
Jay Peche United States United States
IMKF: Immortal Kombat Fighting
Sep / 03 / 2011
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (0:46) Sep / 03 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME0:46
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 Immortal Kombat Fighting • Lewis vs. Peche
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Jay Peche
Fight LocationUnited States Spring, Texas, United States (Legends Sports Complex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 240 lbs
Jay Peche Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout4-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lewis blitzed Peche right out of the gate, overwhelming him with a barrage of punches to force a 46-second first-round knockout.
LOSS
Tony Johnson Jr. United States United States
BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 46
Jun / 25 / 2011
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 25 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Bellator 46 Feature • Lewis vs. Johnson Jr.
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Tony Johnson Jr.
Fight LocationUnited States Hollywood, Florida, United States (Seminole Hard Rock)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 265 lbs
Tony Johnson Jr. Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout4-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his Bellator debut, Lewis was taken down and smothered by collegiate wrestling champion Tony Johnson Jr. over three rounds, dropping a unanimous decision.
WIN
Taylor Herbert United States United States
IXFA: International Xtreme Fight Association
Feb / 26 / 2011
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (2:14) Feb / 26 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME2:14
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 IXFA Heavyweight Clash • Lewis vs. Herbert
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Taylor Herbert
Fight LocationUnited States Houston, Texas, United States (Houston Athletic Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 250 lbs
Taylor Herbert Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout3-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lewis took control immediately, unloading thunderous punches that dropped Herbert to the canvas at 2:14 of the opening round.
WIN
Rakim Cleveland United States United States
WG: Worldwide Gladiator
Nov / 12 / 2010
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 2 (1:33) Nov / 12 / 2010
ROUND2
TIME1:33
METHODSubmission (Armbar)
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🥊 Worldwide Gladiator • Lewis vs. Cleveland
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Rakim Cleveland
Fight LocationUnited States Pasadena, Texas, United States (Pasadena Convention Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 240 lbs
Rakim Cleveland Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout2-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a rare submission finish, Lewis took Cleveland down in round two, passed guard, and transitioned to an armbar to force the tap at 1:33.
WIN
Ryan Martinez United States United States
Fight to Win / King of Champions: Worlds Collide
Jul / 24 / 2010
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (1:03) Jul / 24 / 2010
ROUND2
TIME1:03
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 Worlds Collide • Lewis vs. Martinez
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Ryan Martinez
Fight LocationUnited States Denver, Colorado, United States (Denver Coliseum)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 260 lbs
Ryan Martinez Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout1-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,200 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lewis handed the undefeated Martinez his first defeat, landing heavy combinations in the second round to earn the TKO at 1:03.
LOSS
Shawn Jordan United States United States
Cajun Fighting Championships: Full Force
Jun / 25 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 25 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Cajun FC Heavyweight Feature • Lewis vs. Jordan
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Shawn Jordan
Fight LocationUnited States Lafayette, Louisiana, United States (Cajundome)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 255 lbs
Shawn Jordan Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their first meeting, former LSU fullback Shawn Jordan utilized his collegiate wrestling to control Lewis on the canvas and secure a unanimous decision.
WIN
Nick Mitchell United States United States
WG: Worldwide Gladiator
Apr / 09 / 2010
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (1:33) Apr / 09 / 2010
ROUND2
TIME1:33
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Lewis vs. Mitchell
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupDerrick Lewis vs Nick Mitchell
Fight LocationUnited States Pasadena, Texas, United States (Pasadena Convention Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 250 lbs
Nick Mitchell Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$800 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his professional mixed martial arts debut, Lewis showcased his immense power, dropping Mitchell in round two and finishing with punches at 1:33.
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