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Derrick Lewis

#2 Heavyweight Division • 25-7-0 (W-L-D)
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Derrick Lewis poses for a picture at Main Street Boxing and Muay Thai in Houston, Texas (photo by Nolan Walker/Zuffa LLC)
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3 years ago

Welcome To My City | Derrick Lewis and Adrian Yanez

Houston Natives Derrick Lewis And Adrian Yanez Talk About Their Love For Houston, Texas Ahead Of UFC 262.
Derrick Lewis poses for a portrait after his victory during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on February 20, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)
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3 years ago

Blaydes vs Lewis: The Scorecard

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Derrick Lewis Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Lewis

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Derrick Lewis: "It was the only punch I was waiting for the whole fight" | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Lewis

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UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Lewis Post-Fight Press Conference

Derrick Lewis drops Aleksei Oleinik of Russia in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 08, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
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UFC Fantasy: Significant Stats - UFC Fight Night: Blaydes Vs Lewis

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Expect Fireworks Out Of The Gate From Derrick Lewis

Derrick Lewis, the UFC heavyweight knockout king is back and he's hungry to add to his record total at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Lewis.
Curtis Blaydes reacts after landing an accidental low blow against Junior Dos Santos of Brazil in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at PNC Arena on January 25, 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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3 years ago

Blaydes Vs Lewis: Fight By Fight Preview

The UFC Action Continues In Las Vegas This Saturday. We Run Down The Entire UFC Fight Night: Curtis Blaydes Vs Derrick Lewis event, Top To Bottom.
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Main Event Preview | UFC Fight Night Blaydes vs Lewis

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4 years ago

UFC Vegas 6: Derrick Lewis Post-fight Interview

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4 years ago

UFC Vegas 6 Weigh-In Archive

Highlights from the official weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Oleinik
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Derrick Lewis At Full Strength

Derrick Lewis has plenty of impressive showings against top fighters in the Octagon, but now he feels better than ever

Stats & Records

  • 4
    Fight Win Streak
  • 20
    Wins by Knockout
  • 1
    Wins by Submission
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 11: (R-L) Derrick Lewis punches Mark Hunt of New Zealand in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Spark Arena on June 11, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Striking accuracy 49% 49%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
477
Sig. Strikes Attempted
965
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 06: (R-L) Derrick Lewis punches Damian Grabowski of Poland in their heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at MGM Grand Garden Arena on February 6, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire /Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Grappling accuracy 24% 24%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
5
Takedowns Attempted
25
2.53
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.14
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.48
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.00
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
45
%
Sig. Str. Defense
53
%
Takedown Defense
0.40
Knockdown Ratio
09:55
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
190 (40%)
Clinch
95 (20%)
Ground
192 (40%)

Sig. Str. by target

77% 367 Head 18% 85 Body 5% 25 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
20 (80%)
DEC
4 (16%)
SUB
1 (4%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Blaydes vs Lewis

    Round
    2
    Time
    01:20
    Method
    KO/TKO
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  • Win

    Lewis vs Oleinik

    Round
    2
    Time
    00:24
    Method
    KO/TKO
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Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
New Orleans, United States
Trains at
4oz Fight Club
Age
36
Height
75.00
Weight
260.00
Octagon Debut
Apr. 19, 2014
Reach
79.00
Leg reach
43.50
Q & A

When and why did you start training for fighting? A friend invited me to his gym because he knew I loved to fight, and I felt like it was an easy way to make money. 

What ranks and titles have you held? I’ve held three titles, including the Legacy Fighting Championship Heavyweight Championship. 

Do you have any heroes? My grandfather.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? If I can make it, anyone can make it if they believe in themselves. 

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Killgore College for one year. 

What was your job before you started fighting? AAA tow truck driver.

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar

Favorite Striking technique: head kick

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