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Derrick Lewis, who also goes by his moniker ‘The Black Beast,’ is a heavyweight contender in the UFC. With a record of 27 wins, 11 losses, and 1 no-contest, Lewis holds the record for the most knockout victories in the UFC, with 14 wins coming via knockout stoppage. On August 17, 2012, Lewis defeated Jared Rosholt to become the Legacy FC Heavyweight Champion.
Born on 7th Feb 1985 and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lewis often got involved in street altercations. In an episode of JRE with Joe Rogan, Lewis stated that things got worse when a street fight got him imprisoned. Lewis was sentenced to a five-years in prison, but he got parole and ended up doing three and a half. He states that his time in jail motivated him and, in a way, laid the foundations for his future in combat sports. Currently, Lewis holds the #10 position in the UFC heavyweight rankings and is one of the division's biggest draws, leading to him receiving a corresponding higher level of earnings.
Derrick Lewis UFC 291 Payout
Derrick Lewis went head-to-head against Rogerio de Lima at UFC 291 and took home a massive sum of $465,000 after the swift first-round victory. The total fight purse included a base pay worth $300,000, a win bonus of $100,000, sponsorships worth $15,000, and a bonus of $50,000. This fight was Lewis’ second-highest payday, with the first being his championship bout against Daniel Cormier at UFC 230.
Derrick Lewis’ Highest Earning Fights
| No | Purse | Opponent | Date/Event | Result |
| 5 | $315,000 | Aleksei Oleinik | Aug 8/20 UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Oleinik | W |
| 4 | $330,000 | Alex Volkov | Oct 6/18 UFC 229 | W |
| 3 | $380,000 | Curtis Blaydes | Feb 20/21 UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Lewis | W |
| 2 | $465,000 | Rogerio de Lima | Jul 29/23 UFC 291 | W |
| 1 | $530,000 | Daniel Cormier | Nov 3/18, UFC 230 | L |
Has Derrick Lewis ever been the champ?
Before signing to the UFC, Lewis was the heavyweight champion of Legacy FC. Lewis has never been a champion in the UFC. However, at UFC 230, ‘The Black Beast’ came close to being a UFC title holder in his fight against Daniel Cormier for the heavyweight gold. Unfortunately, he lost the bout via submission.
Last Updated On November 1, 2023
FAQs
A. Derrick ‘The Black Beast’ Lewis currently gets a base salary of $300,000.
A. Derrick Lewis holds an estimated net worth of $1.5 million as of November 2023.
A. Derrick Lewis earned a whopping $530,000 for his fight against Daniel Cormier at UFC 230.
A. Derrick Lewis holds the record for the most knockouts in the UFC with 14 KOs.
A. Derrick Lewis’s next fight is scheduled against Jailton Almeida on November 4, 2023.
A. Derrick Lewis fights in the heavyweight division and weighs 264 lbs or 120 kg.
