Who has the most KOs in UFC history?

Last Modified Oct 30, 2023 07:59 GMT
Derrick Lewis (Image courtesy: Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Derrick Lewis is an American combat sports athlete who was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 7, 1985. He started boxing when he was 17 years old. Lewis was put on probation right after graduating from high school on charges of aggravated assault. After he violated his probation order, Lewis was sentenced to five years in prison; he served three and a half years of the sentence.

Right after coming out of prison, Derrick Lewis explored his prospects in the world of mixed martial arts. He made his professional debut in the sport against Nick Mitchell on April 9, 2010, at the Worldwide Gladiator. Lewis won the fight via TKO in the second round and embarked on his professional MMA journey with a win. He ventured into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on April 19, 2014, against Jack May at UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne in Orlando, Florida, in the United States of America. Lewis made quick work of May by winning via TKO in the first round of the fight.

Derrick Lewis today has a professional record of 27 wins, 11 losses, and 1 no-contest. He is ranked as the number 10 competitor in the heavyweight rankings of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In his most recent showdown, Lewis defeated Marcos Rogerios de Lima at UFC 291 in the first round by TKO. He is scheduled to lock horns with the number 9 ranked heavyweight fighter Jailton Almeida in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis on November 4, 2023.

Most Knockouts in UFC History

Derrick Lewis has the most knockouts to his credit in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The former UFC heavyweight title contender has a record of fourteen knockouts in the promotion, which is more than any other professional mixed martial artist competing in the organization. Derrick Lewis has a total of 22 knockout victories to his record in his overall professional mixed martial arts career.

How many UFC fights has Derrick Lewis had?

Derrick Lewis has competed 27 times in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). His first fight for the promotion was against Jack May in 2014. He is scheduled to fight Jailton Almeida on November 4, 2023, which would be his 28th appearance in the UFC octagon. He has a record of 18 wins and 9 losses in the UFC.

FAQs

A. Derrick Lewis has the most knockouts in the UFC.


A. Derrick Lewis has 14 knockouts in the UFC.


A. Derrick Lewis has 22 knockout victories in his professional MMA record.


A. He has 27 fights in the UFC.


A. Derrick Lewis has a record of 18 wins and 9 losses in the UFC.



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