Derrick Lewis, also known as 'The Black Beast,' is a heavyweight contender in the UFC. He boasts a remarkable record of 28 wins, 12 losses, and 1 no-contest, as of October 2024, with a staggering 15 knockout victories in the UFC; a record yet to be beaten. His journey to success began when he clinched the Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship by defeating Jared Rosholt on August 17, 2012.
Born on February 7, 1985, and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lewis faced challenges growing up, often finding himself in street fights. One such altercation led to his imprisonment, where he served three and a half years of a five-year sentence before being granted parole. Despite the tough upbringing, Lewis views his time behind bars as a turning point, crediting it with igniting his passion for combat sports and setting him on the path to his UFC career. Ranked No. 11 in the UFC heavyweight division as of October 2024, Lewis is renowned for his knockout power, captivating fighting style, and charismatic personality, making him a fan favorite and a major heavyweight draw for the promotion. Lewis’ next bout is against Jhonata Diniz, scheduled to be held on November 2, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi.
Derrick Lewis' Nickname
Derrick Lewis is nicknamed ‘The Black Beast’. Back in 2010, after defeating Nick Mitchell in his MMA debut via a second-round TKO, Lewis earned the alias “The Black Beast.” Although there isn’t much information about why he chose this nickname, Lewis embodies the ferocity and power associated with a beast when he steps inside the octagon.
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Derrick Lewis' UFC Knockouts
Derrick ‘The Black Beast’ Lewis holds an impressive record of being the fighter with the most KO victories since UFC’s inception. He has knocked out his opponents a whopping 15 times throughout his UFC career.
| Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| 28-12-(1) | Rodrigo Nascimento | TKO (Punches) | UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento | May 11, 2024 | 3 | 0:49 | St. Louis Missouri, United States |
| 27–11 (1) | Marcos Rogério de Lima | TKO (punches) | UFC 291 | July 29, 2023 | 1 | 0:33 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| 26–8 (1) | Chris Daukaus | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus | December 18, 2021 | 1 | 3:36 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| 25–7 (1) | Curtis Blaydes | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis | February 20, 2021 | 2 | 1:26 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| 24–7 (1) | Aleksei Oleinik | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik | August 8, 2020 | 2 | 0:21 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| 21–5 (1) | Alexander Volkov | KO (punches) | UFC 229 | October 6, 2018 | 3 | 4:49 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| 19–5 (1) | Marcin Tybura | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros | February 18, 2018 | 3 | 2:48 | Austin, Texas, United States |
| 18–4 (1) | Travis Browne | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne | February 19, 2017 | 2 | 3:12 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| 17–4 (1) | Shamil Abdurakhimov | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov | December 9, 2016 | 4 | 3:42 | Albany, New York, United States |
| 15–4 (1) | Gabriel Gonzaga | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos | April 10, 2016 | 1 | 4:48 | Zagreb, Croatia |
| 14–4 (1) | Damian Grabowski | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson | February 6, 2016 | 1 | 2:17 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| 13–4 (1) | Viktor Pešta | TKO (punches) | UFC 192 | October 3, 2015 | 3 | 1:15 | Houston, Texas, United States |
| 12–3 (1) | Ruan Potts | TKO (punches) | UFC 184 | February 28, 2015 | 2 | 3:18 | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| 11–2 (1) | Guto Inocente | KO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale | July 6, 2014 | 1 | 3:30 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| 10–2 (1) | Jack May | TKO (punches) | UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne | April 19, 2014 | 1 | 4:23 | Orlando, Florida, United States |
Last Updated On October 31, 2024
FAQs on Derrick Lewis' Nickname
A. Derrick Lewis is nicknamed ‘The Black Beast’.
A. Derrick Lewis holds the record for the most KO wins in the UFC with 15 KOs.
A. Derrick Lewis’ next fight is scheduled against Jhonata Diniz on November 2, 2024.
A. In his last weigh-in, Lewis weighed 264 lbs or 120 kg.
A. Derrick Lewis hails from New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
