Derrick Lewis competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He has achieved the remarkable feat of securing the highest number of knockouts in the UFC’s history. Additionally, Lewis has a decade-long professional career, having competed in organizations such as Bellator MMA and Legacy FC, where he held the Heavyweight Champion title. As of March 12, 2024, he is presently ranked #12 in the UFC heavyweight rankings.
Derrick Lewis’s Championship History and Rankings
Derrick Lewis started his MMA journey in late 2009 and turned professional in 2010. After leaving Bellator, he had an undefeated record of 6-0 with one no-contest and held the Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship. He later signed up with the UFC but withdrew from his debut due to an injury. Lewis eventually made his UFC debut on April 19, 2014, winning by first-round TKO against Jack May at UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne.
During his career, Derrick Lewis earned the prestigious title of Heavyweight Champion in both Bellator MMA and Legacy FC. However, as of March 12, 2024, he currently holds the #12 spot in the UFC heavyweight rankings. Despite boasting an impressive record of 27 wins, 12 losses, and 1 no-contest, he has yet to secure the championship belt in the UFC.
Derrick Lewis is set to face Rodrigo Nascimento on May 11, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 56. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is organizing this event, which is scheduled at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. This marks the UFC’s second visit to the city. The event’s highlight will be a heavyweight clash between Derrick Lewis, a former contender for the UFC Heavyweight Championship, and Rodrigo Nascimento.
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