Derrick Lewis (fighter)

Derrick Lewis
Born February 7, 1985
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Other names The Black Beast
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 264 lb (120 kg; 18 st 12 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Reach 78.0 in (198 cm)[1]
Team 4oz fight club
Years active 2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 16
Wins 12
By knockout 11
By submission 1
Losses 3
By knockout 1
By decision 2
No contests 1
Amateur career
Total 2
Wins 1
By knockout 1
Losses 1
By knockout 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Derrick Lewis (born February 7, 1985) is an American professional mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2010, Lewis has also competed for Bellator MMA, Legacy FC, and the RFA.

Background

Born and raised as one of seven siblings, the second oldest, by a single mother in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lewis was troubled growing up and was often involved in street fighting.[2] In 1999, Lewis and his family relocated to Houston, Texas due to his mother being in an abusive relationship. At the age of 17, Lewis began training in boxing and was preparing for his first amateur fight when the gym unexpectedly shut down.[3] Two weeks after graduating from high school, Lewis was charged with aggravated assault, and was placed on probation. Two years later, while attending Kilgore College on a full scholarship for football, Lewis violated his probation and was sentenced to five years in prison, but ended up serving three and a half years.[4] A week after being released, Lewis was introduced to mixed martial arts by a friend and while working as a tow-truck driver, he continued with boxing, and was taken under the wing of the legendary George Foreman. However, after dominating in his first professional mixed martial arts fight, Lewis decided to focus on mixed martial arts.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Lewis began his journey in MMA in late 2009, when he made his debut as an amateur against Jay Ross at LSAMMA on October 16, 2009. He lost the fight via cut-stoppage TKO. He then faced Tim Buchanan at the United States American Combat Association event on January 30, 2010. He won via TKO.[6]

After turning professional in 2010, Lewis would compile a fight record of 4-1 before signing with Bellator Fighting Championships in May 2010.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Lewis was scheduled to make his promotional debut at Bellator 45 on May 21, 2011 against Brazilian Thiago Santos. However, the bout was cancelled when Santos had to pull out due to an injury.[7]

Lewis faced Tony Johnson at Bellator 46 on June 25, 2011.[8] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[9]

After leaving Bellator, Lewis compiled a record of 6-0 with one no contest, capturing and successfully defending the Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship, before being signed by the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Lewis was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Nandor Guelmino at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 on August 28, 2013.[10] However, the bout was cancelled as Lewis had to pull out due to an injury.[11]

Lewis instead made his debut at UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne on April 19, 2014 against Jack May.[12] He won via TKO in the first round.[13]

In his second fight for the promotion, Lewis faced Guto Inocente at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale on July 6, 2014.[14] He won the fight via KO in the first round.

Lewis faced Matt Mitrione on September 5, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 50.[15] Mitrione quickly defeated Lewis via first round knockout.[16]

Lewis faced Ruan Potts on February 28, 2015 at UFC 184.[17] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Lewis is expected to face Shawn Jordan on June 6, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 68.[18]

Personal life

Lewis is married to his long time girlfriend of six years and has three children. Lewis has two boys ages two and three and an 11 year-old daughter. [19]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–3 (1) Ruan Potts TKO (punches) UFC 184 February 28, 2015 2 3:18 Los Angeles, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11–3 (1) Matt Mitrione KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Mousasi September 5, 2014 1 0:41 Ledyard, Connecticut, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–2 (1) Guto Inocente KO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale July 6, 2014 1 3:30 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–2 (1) Jack May TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne April 19, 2014 1 4:23 Orlando, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–2 (1) Ricky Shivers TKO (punches) Legacy FC 18 March 1, 2013 3 4:22 Houston, Texas, United States Defended Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–2 (1) Jared Rosholt KO (punches) Legacy FC 13 August 17, 2012 2 2:41 Dallas, Texas, United States Won Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–2 (1) Justin Frazier TKO (knee to the body and punches) RFA 2 March 30, 2012 1 2:37 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
style="background-color: #c5d2ea; text-align:center" |NC 6–2 (1) Jeremiah Constant NC (illegal punches) Fight To Win: Paramount Prize Fighting 2012 January 27, 2012 1 0:48 Denver, Colorado, United States Illegal strikes rendered Constant unable to continue.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–2 Rakim Cleveland TKO (punches) Legacy FC 9 December 16, 2011 3 3:12 Houston, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–2 Jay Peche TKO (punches) Immortal Kombat Fighting September 3, 2011 1 0:46 Spring, Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 4–2 Tony Johnson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 46 June 25, 2011 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–1 Taylor Herbert TKO (punches) International Xtreme Fight Association February 26, 2011 1 2:14 Houston, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–1 Rakim Cleveland Submission (armbar) Worldwide Gladiator November 12, 2010 2 1:33 Pasadena, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–1 Ryan Martinez TKO (punches) Fight to Win/King of Champions: Worlds Collide July 24, 2010 2 1:03 Denver, Colorado, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 1–1 Shawn Jordan Decision (unanimous) Cajun Fighting Championships: Full Force June 25, 2010 3 5:00 Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Nick Mitchell TKO (punches) Worldwide Gladiator April 9, 2010 2 1:33 Pasadena, Texas, United States

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - FOX UFC Saturday Werdum vs. Browne". UFC.com. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  2. ↑ http://www.txmma.com/the-story-of-derrick-the-black-beast-lewis-fighting-at-bellator-on-may-21st/
  3. ↑ http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/22/5829788/no-small-wonder-derrick-lewis-journey-from-sugar-land-to-the-promised
  4. ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/2013/02/a-run-in-with-the-kkk-eventually-led-legacy-fc-champ-derrick-lewis-to-mma
  5. ↑ http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/22/5829788/no-small-wonder-derrick-lewis-journey-from-sugar-land-to-the-promised
  6. ↑ "USACA - United States Amateur Combat Association". Sherdog.com. January 30, 2010.
  7. ↑ http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/14023-Derek-Lewis-The%20Black%20Beast
  8. ↑ "Bellator 46 prelims get Johnson vs. Lewis, Cramer vs. Samman, Gabin vs. Baggett". mmajunkie.com. June 8, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Tony Johnson Jr. vs. Derrick Lewis". tapology.com. June 25, 2011.
  10. ↑ "Nandor Guelmino vs. Derrick Lewis slated for UFC on Fox Sports 1 event in Indianapolis". bloodyelbow.com. June 22, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Derrick Lewis Out of UFC on FOX Sports 1.2 Due to Injury". 411mania.com. July 1, 2013.
  12. ↑ "UFC signs heavyweight Jack May to debut against Derrick Lewis at UFC on Fox 11". bloodyelbow.com. February 11, 2014.
  13. ↑ "UFC on FOX 11 results, photos: Derrick Lewis pounds out hobbled Jack May". mmajunkie.com. April 19, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Guto Inocente vs. Derrick Lewis set for TUF 19 Finale card". mmafighting.com. May 7, 2014.
  15. ↑ Dave Doyle (July 9, 2014). "Slugger showdown: Matt Mitrione vs. Derrick Lewis set for UFC Fight Night 50". mmafighting.com. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  16. ↑ John Morgan (September 5, 2014). "UFC Fight Night 50 results: Matt Mitrione makes quick work of Derrick Lewis". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
  17. ↑ Jason Floyd (2014-12-16). "Derrick Lewis vs. Ruan Potts added to UFC 184". themmareport.com.
  18. ↑ Staff (2015-03-03). "Derrick Lewis vs. Shawn Jordan added to UFC Fight Night 68". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-03.
  19. ↑ http://www.txmma.com/the-story-of-derrick-the-black-beast-lewis-fighting-at-bellator-on-may-21st/
  20. ↑ "Derrick Lewis vs. Ricky Shivers". tapology.com. March 1, 2013.

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