Derrick Lewis

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Derrick Lewis

Weight Class
Heavyweight
League
UFC
Age
41
Competitions
Nationality
usa United States

Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis

is a UFC Heavyweight fighter from Houston, Texas and the all time leader in UFC knockout victories with 16 finishes. A professional since 2010, Lewis has competed at the highest level of the heavyweight division for over a decade, including a UFC Heavyweight Championship challenge against Daniel Cormier and a historic appearance at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House. He is managed by First Round Management, a leading MMA management company specialising in UFC athlete representation, contract negotiation and brand partnerships for elite combat sports professionals.

Fighters Log

  • Personally requested by President Donald Trump to compete at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House in Washington D.C., facing Josh Hokit on the most historic fight card in UFC history.
    June 14, 2026
  • Stopped Tallison Teixeira in just 35 seconds at UFC Fight Night in Nashville, extending his all-time UFC knockout record to 16 victories.
    July 12, 2025
  • Extended his own UFC knockout record to 14 with a 33-second destruction of Marcos Rogerio de Lima at UFC 291, his fastest finish in the promotion.
    July 29, 2023
  • Set the all-time UFC record for most knockout victories with a first-round stoppage of Chris Daukaus at UFC 269.
    December 18, 2021
  • Derrick Lewis fought for the UFC Heavyweight title facing Daniel Cormier at UFC 230. He lost this fight by submission.
    November 3, 2018
  • Made his UFC debut with a first-round TKO victory over Jack May.
    April 19, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

Derrick Lewis is managed by First Round Management, a full service sports management company representing elite UFC and combat sports athletes worldwide. For booking, appearance and commercial enquiries, contact First Round Management at info@firstroundmanagement.com.
All booking, appearance and commercial enquiries for Derrick Lewis are handled exclusively through First Round Management. You can reach the team at info@firstroundmanagement.com or via the contact page at 1str.com/contact-us.
Derrick Lewis holds a professional MMA record built around elite knockout power, and he is the all time UFC leader in knockout victories with 16 finishes.
Derrick Lewis competes in the Heavyweight division of the UFC.
Derrick Lewis is known as "The Black Beast," a nickname that originated from his early training at Silverback Fight Club in Houston.
Yes. Derrick Lewis challenged Daniel Cormier for the UFC Heavyweight Championship at UFC 230 in November 2018.
Derrick Lewis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and was raised in Houston, Texas, where he continues to live and train.
Derrick Lewis holds the UFC record for most knockout victories in history with 16 finishes, the most by any fighter in any division.

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