Derrick James Lewis is a standout mixed martial artist who currently competes in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.After a tumultuous childhood and a stint in prison, this fiery fighter known as (The Black Beast) diverted his path to fighting as the only means.
This powerful fighter turned pro in 2010 and has since competed in Bellator MMA and Legacy FC, where he was the heavyweight champion. His aggressiveness in the ring earned him the nickname The Black Beast.
COUNTRY: USA
CATEGORY: Bantamweight
HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 1.91 m, 119 kg
AGE: 7/2/1985 (36)
TEAM: Grind House Fitness
NICKNAME: The Black Beast
GUARD: Right-Handed
SCOPE: 1.91 m
UFC Derrick Lewis Next Fight
When is Derrick Lewis’s next fight? It is the question that many ask themselves and here I tell you that it will take place next Saturday, August 7.
A fight to crown an interim champion between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane will be the star of the card.
Lewis will get his second shot at the division belt. In his first opportunity, he faced Daniel Cormier at UFC 230, where he was finished by the former champion. In his next fight, he was knocked out by Junior Dos Santos at UFC Fight Night 146. After the fight, he won his next four fights. Derrick is coming off knocking out Curtis Blaydes at UFC Vegas 19.
Derrick Lewis Last Fight
On February 21, Derrick Lewis knocked out Curtis Blaydes in the second round in the main event at UFC Las Vegas 19. The American is the heavyweight’s biggest knocker.