"The Black Beast"
Organization
UFCNationality
American
Birth
07/02/1985 (41)
Birthplace
New Orleans
United States
Sport / Status
MMA · Active
Weight class
Heavyweight
Height
191 cm (6'3")
Reach
201 cm (79")
Style
Brawler
Derrick James Lewis is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he currently holds the record for most finishes in the Heavyweight division and most knockouts in UFC history (16). A professional since 2010, Lewis has also competed for Bellator MMA and Legacy FC, where he was the Heavyweight Champion. As of June 16, 2026, he is #11 in the UFC heavyweight rankings.
32 total fights · 80% KO rate
