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Derrick
Lewis
21-6-0, 1NC( W-L-D )
Current Rank: #2 Heavyweight
Fight Night Bonuses: 3 Performance of the Night / 2 Fight of the Night

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 16 fights.
Record: 21-6-0, 1NC
Summary: Heart

Fighter Info

Nickname: The Black Beast
From: New Orleans, Louisiana United States
Fights Out Of: Houston, Texas United States
Age: 34
Height: 6' 3" ( 190 cm )
Weight: 260 lb ( 118 kg )
Reach 79"
Leg Reach 43"

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
822
51% Successful
419
Types of Successful Strikes
0
419
39% Standing
16%
46% Ground
162
65
192
Striking Defense
44
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
21
24% Successful
5
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
0
16
2
Takedown Defense
53
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
UPCOMING
Derrick Lewis
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Dos Santos
Mar 9, 2019
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Derrick Lewis
Nov 3, 2018
19
4
4
0
1
0
4
0
 R2 Submission
Win
Derrick Lewis
Oct 6, 2018
39
121
0
1
0
0
0
3
 R3 KO/TKO
Performance of the Night
Win
Derrick Lewis
Jul 7, 2018
11
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Derrick Lewis
Feb 18, 2018
30
37
1
1
0
1
2
8
 R3 KO/TKO
Performance of the Night
Loss
Derrick Lewis
Jun 10, 2017
51
59
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R4 KO/TKO
Fight of the Night
Win
Derrick Lewis
Feb 19, 2017
39
21
0
0
0
0
1
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Fight of the Night
Win
Derrick Lewis
Dec 9, 2016
39
15
1
4
0
1
1
3
 R4 KO/TKO
Win
Derrick Lewis
Jul 7, 2016
4
37
7
0
0
0
5
0
 R3 Decision - Split
Win
Derrick Lewis
Apr 10, 2016
17
5
0
1
0
0
0
2
 R1 KO/TKO
Performance of the Night
Win
Derrick Lewis
Feb 6, 2016
14
1
1
0
0
0
3
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Win
Derrick Lewis
Oct 3, 2015
41
8
0
5
0
0
5
4
 R3 KO/TKO
Loss
Derrick Lewis
Jun 6, 2015
23
6
3
0
0
0
5
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Win
Derrick Lewis
Feb 28, 2015
53
7
0
1
0
1
2
1
 R2 KO/TKO
Loss
Derrick Lewis
Sep 5, 2014
7
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Win
Derrick Lewis
Jul 6, 2014
6
6
1
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Win
Derrick Lewis
Apr 19, 2014
22
5
1
1
0
0
2
1
 R1 KO/TKO
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Biography

TRAINING: Every day is training for me - mind, body and spirit.

When and why did you start training for fighting? A friend invited me to his gym because he knew I loved to fight, and I felt like it was an easy way to make money.

What ranks and titles have you held? I’ve held three titles, including the Legacy Fighting Championship Heavyweight Champion.

Do you have any heroes? My grandfather

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? If I can make it, anyone can make it if they believe in themselves.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Killgore College for one year.

What was your job before you started fighting? AAA tow truck driver

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar

Favorite striking technique: Head kick
  • Has won 9 of his last 11
  • Owns 2012 knockout win over Jared Rosholt
  • Pro since 2010
  • 18 wins by KO, one by submission (armbar)
  • Seven first round finishes

Career

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