Last Updated on December 14, 2021 12:39 pm by Erwin Noguera
Derrick James Lewis is an American professional mixed martial artist born in February 7, 1985 currently competing in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
A professional competitor since 2010, Lewis has also competed for Bellator MMA and Legacy FC, where he was the heavyweight champion.
As of August 9, 2021, he is #3 in the official UFC heavyweight rankings.
UFC Profile – Derrick Lewis – The Black Beast’s 7 most recent:
The Black Beast vs. Daniel Cormier
Lewis faced Daniel Cormier for the UFC Heavyweight Championship on November 3, 2018, at UFC 230.
He lost the fight by rear-naked choke in the second round. Marking the first time he’s been submitted in a professional MMA fight.
The Black Beast vs. Junior dos Santos
Lewis signed a new contract with the UFC after the title shot.
As the first fight of his new contract, Lewis faced Junior dos Santos in the main event of UFC on ESPN+ 4 on March 9, 2019.
He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.
The Black Beast vs. Blagoy Ivanov
Lewis faced Blagoy Ivanov on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244.
He won the fight via split decision.
The Black Beast vs. Ilir Latifi
Lewis faced Ilir Latifi on February 8, 2020 at UFC 247.
He won the bout via unanimous decision.
The Black Beast vs. Aleksei Oleinik
Lewis faced Aleksei Oleinik on August 8, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 174.
He won the bout via TKO early in round two.
Lewis also set the record for most knockouts by a heavyweight in UFC history.
The Black Beast vs. Curtis Blaydes
Lewis was scheduled to face Curtis Blaydes on November 28, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Lewis.
However, the day before the fight, Blaydes tested positive for COVID-19 and the bout was scrapped from the card.
The pair faced off at UFC Fight Night 185 on February 20, 2021.
Lewis won the fight via knockout in the second round and this win earned him the Performance of the Night award.
The Black Beast vs. Cyril Gane
Lewis faced Ciryl Gane on August 7, 2021 at UFC 265 for the Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Lewis lost the one-sided fight via technical knockout in round three.
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