UFC / MMA · Heavyweight (265 lb) · Fighter Profile

Derrick Lewis

"The Black Beast"

29-14-0

Bio

UFC record-holder for most knockout wins (16) and a former heavyweight title challenger. The 41-year-old fan favorite has dropped back-to-back fights to Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Josh Hokit in 2026.

Tale of the Tape

Record	29-14-0
Division	Heavyweight (265 lb)
Status	Contender
Nickname	The Black Beast
Age	41
Nationality	American
Height	6'3" / 190cm
Reach	79" / 201cm
Stance	Orthodox
Win methods	KO/TKO 24 · SUB 1 · DEC 4

Bout History

LLW

Lvs Josh HokitUFC Freedom 250, Jun 14, 202629-14-0

Lvs Waldo Cortes-AcostaUFC 324, Jan 24, 202629-13-0

Wvs Tallison TeixeiraUFC Fight Night, Jul 12, 202529-12-0

Most recent first. The last column is the record after that bout.

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