Derrick Lewis, nicknamed ‘The Black Beast,’ is a heavyweight competitor in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). He holds the record for the most knockout victories in the UFC, with 15 wins coming via KO/TKO stoppages. Born on February 7, 1985, and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lewis often found himself in street altercations. In an episode of JRE with UFC commentator and media personality Joe Rogan, Lewis stated that things got worse when a street fight got him a prison sentence. Lewis revealed that he was sentenced to a five-year prison stint, but he got parole and ended up doing three and a half years. He states that his experience in jail motivated him and, in a way, laid the foundations for his career in MMA.
Lewis started his combat sports journey by training in boxing under the guidance of legendary boxer George Foreman. He was introduced to mixed martial arts by a friend and had a 4-1 amateur record. In 2010, he was signed by Bellator and later won his first world heavyweight championship belt at Legacy FC. After achieving a 6-0 record in that promotion, he was approached and signed by the UFC. As of October 2024, Lewis holds the #11 spot in the UFC heavyweight rankings and is one of the division's biggest attractions.
Derrick Lewis' Record
Derrick Lewis holds a professional MMA record of 28 wins, 12 losses, and one no-contest as of October 2024.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Date | Event | Round | Time |
| Win | 28-12 (1NC) | Rodrigo Nascimento | TKO (Punches) | May 11, 2024 | UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento | 3 | 0:49 |
| Loss | 27-12(1NC) | Jailton Almeida | Decision(unanimous) | November 4, 2023 | UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis | 5 | 5:00 |
| Win | 27–11 (1NC) | Marcos Rogério de Lima | TKO (punches) | July 29, 2023 | UFC 291 | 1 | 0:33 |
| Loss | 26–11 (1NC) | Sergey Spivak | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | February 4, 2023 | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivak | 1 | 3:05 |
| Loss | 26–10 (1NC) | Sergei Pavlovich | TKO (punches) | July 30, 2022 | UFC 277 | 1 | 0:55 |
| Loss | 26–9 (1NC) | Tai Tuivasa | KO (elbow) | February 12, 2022 | UFC 271 | 2 | 1:40 |
| Win | 26–8 (1NC) | Chris Daukaus | KO (punches) | December 18, 2021 | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus | 1 | 3:36 |
| Loss | 25–8 (1NC) | Ciryl Gane | TKO (punches) | August 7, 2021 | UFC 265 | 3 | 4:11 |
| Win | 25–7 (1NC) | Curtis Blaydes | KO (punch) | February 20, 2021 | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis | 2 | 1:26 |
| Win | 24–7 (1NC) | Aleksei Oleinik | TKO (punches) | August 8, 2020 | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik | 2 | 0:21 |
| Win | 23–7 (1NC) | Ilir Latifi | Decision (unanimous) | February 8, 2020 | UFC 247 | 3 | 5:00 |
| Win | 22–7 (1NC) | Blagoy Ivanov | Decision (split) | November 2, 2019 | UFC 244 | 3 | 5:00 |
| Loss | 21–7 (1NC) | Junior dos Santos | TKO (punches) | March 9, 2019 | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos | 2 | 1:58 |
| Loss | 21–6 (1NC) | Daniel Cormier | Submission (rear-naked choke) | November 3, 2018 | UFC 230 | 2 | 2:14 |
| Win | 21–5 (1NC) | Alexander Volkov | KO (punches) | October 6, 2018 | UFC 229 | 3 | 4:49 |
| Win | 20–5 (1NC) | Francis Ngannou | Decision (unanimous) | July 7, 2018 | UFC 226 | 3 | 5:00 |
| Win | 19–5 (1NC) | Marcin Tybura | KO (punches) | February 18, 2018 | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros | 3 | 2:48 |
| Loss | 18–5 (1NC) | Mark Hunt | TKO (punches) | June 11, 2017 | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt | 4 | 3:51 |
| Win | 18–4 (1NC) | Travis Browne | KO (punches) | February 19, 2017 | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne | 2 | 3:12 |
| Win | 17–4 (1NC) | Shamil Abdurakhimov | TKO (punches) | December 9, 2016 | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov | 4 | 3:42 |
| Win | 16–4 (1NC) | Roy Nelson | Decision (split) | July 7, 2016 | UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez | 3 | 5:00 |
| Win | 15–4 (1NC) | Gabriel Gonzaga | KO (punches) | April 10, 2016 | UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos | 1 | 4:48 |
| Win | 14–4 (1NC) | Damian Grabowski | TKO (punches) | February 6, 2016 | UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson | 1 | 2:17 |
| Win | 13–4 (1NC) | Viktor Pešta | TKO (punches) | October 3, 2015 | UFC 192 | 3 | 1:15 |
| Loss | 12–4 (1NC) | Shawn Jordan | TKO (hook kick and punches) | June 6, 2015 | UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson | 2 | 0:48 |
| Win | 12–3 (1NC) | Ruan Potts | TKO (punches) | February 28, 2015 | UFC 184 | 2 | 3:18 |
| Loss | 11–3 (1NC) | Matt Mitrione | KO (punches) | September 5, 2014 | UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Mousasi | 1 | 0:41 |
| Win | 11–2 (1NC) | Guto Inocente | KO (punches) | July 6, 2014 | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale | 1 | 3:30 |
| Win | 10–2 (1NC) | Jack May | TKO (punches) | April 19, 2014 | UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne | 1 | 4:23 |
Derrick Lewis' UFC record
Derrick ‘The Black Beast’ Lewis holds a record of 19 wins and 10 losses in the UFC, with 15 of his wins coming via knockout.
Has Derrick Lewis lost in the UFC?
Yes, Derrick Lewis has suffered 10 losses in the UFC octagon, including losses to UFC greats like Daniel Cormier and Mark Hunt. Here are all of the losses that Derrick Lewis has succumbed to inside the UFC octagon:
Derrick Lewis vs. Matt Mitrione
Lewis squared off against Mitrione on September 5, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 50 and lost the fight via first-round knockout.
Derrick Lewis vs. Shawn Jordan
Lewis had a rematch with Shawn Jordan on June 6, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 68 and lost the fight via TKO.
Derrick Lewis vs. Mark Hunt
Lewis went up against Mark Hunt on June 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 110 and lost the fight via TKO in the fourth round.
Derrick Lewis vs. Daniel Cormier
Lewis replaced Jon Jones and faced Daniel Cormier for the UFC Heavyweight Championship on November 3, 2018, at UFC 230 and lost the fight by rear-naked choke in the second round.
Derrick Lewis vs. Junior dos Santos
Lewis squared off against Junior dos Santos on March 9, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 146 and lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane
Lewis faced Ciryl Gane on August 7, 2021, at UFC 265 for the Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship and lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.
Derrick Lewis vs. Tai Tuivasa
Lewis faced Tai Tuivasa on February 12, 2022, at UFC 271 and lost the fight via knockout in the second round.
Derrick Lewis vs. Sergei Pavlovich
Lewis faced Sergei Pavlovich on July 30, 2022, at UFC 277 and lost the fight via TKO in the first round with a controversial stoppage by the referee.
Derrick Lewis vs. Sergey Spivak
Lewis was scheduled to face Sergey Spivak at UFC Fight Night 218 on February 4, 2023, and lost the fight via an arm-triangle choke in the first round without landing a single strike.
Derrick Lewis vs. Jailton Almeida
Derrick Lewis lost to Jailton Almeida via a unanimous decision on November 4, 2023, in Brazil at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis.
Last Updated On October 31, 2024
FAQs on Derrick Lewis' Losses
A. He has a professional MMA record of 28 wins, 12 losses, and 1 no-contest as of October 2024.
A. Derrick Lewis has the record for the most knockouts in the UFC with 15 KOs.
A. Derrick Lewis will square off against Jhonata Diniz in his upcoming fight.
A. Derrick Lewis competes in the heavyweight division and weighs 264 lbs or 120 kg.
A. Yes, Derrick Lewis overcame the monumental challenge of Francis Ngannou at UFC 226 on July 7, 2018. Lewis won the fight via unanimous decision.
