Derrick Lewis biography: age, wiki, earnings, family, parental background, wealth, physical statistics.
Derek Lewis is a professional mixed-race fighter from the United States currently competing in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He made his debut in 2009.
Derrick Lewis: Summary Profile
| Real Name/Birth Name | Derrick James Lewis |
| Popular Name | Derrick Lewis |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Mixed Martial Artist |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of Birth | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Date of Birth | 7-Feb-85 |
| Current Age | 37 years old |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Height in Feet | 6 feet and 3 inches |
| Height in cm | 191 cm |
| Weight | 120 kg |
| Weight in Pounds | 264 pounds |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | Yes; 2 sons, one daughter |
| Income | $140,000 (approximately earnings per fight) |
| Net Worth | $4 million |
Derrick Lewis: Biography and Early Life
Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 7, 1985, Lewis is the second eldest among his seven siblings. The family relocated to Houston, Texas, in 1988. Lewis began training in boxing at the age of 17 and was preparing for fights, but unfortunately, the gyms closed.
Two weeks after completing high school, he faced serious allegations for fighting on the streets. After two years, while on a full football scholarship at Kilgore College, he was sentenced to five years in prison for breaching probation but served three and a half years.
After his release, a friend introduced him to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). He then worked as a tow truck driver while resuming his boxing training under professional boxer George Foreman. Following his initial win as a professional mixed martial artist, he chose to pursue a career in MMA.
Derrick Lewis: Age, Height, Weight & Physical Stats
As of June 11, 2022, Derrick Lewis is 37 years old, having been born on February 7, 1985. He stands 6′ 3″ in feet and inches and 191 cm in centimeters, weighing around 263 lbs or 119 kg.
Derrick Lewis: Education
After graduating high school, Derrick Lewis enrolled at Kilgore College. He had little interest in academics and was predominantly focused on athletics.
Derrick Lewis: Personal Life – Relationships, Spouse, Children
Lewis married his long-time girlfriend on June 17, 2017, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Together they have a daughter and two sons. During the 2017 flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey, he rescued around 100 individuals with his lifted truck from the floodwaters in Houston, Texas.
Derrick Lewis: Professional Journey
Lewis initiated his MMA career in late 2009, debuting on October 16, 2009, against Jay Ross at LAMMA, where he was defeated. On January 30, 2010, he secured a victory against Tim Buchanan at the USA Combat Association event.
After turning professional in 2010, Lewis compiled a fight record of 4–1 before signing with Bellator Fighting Championships in May 2010. He was slated to make his promotional debut at Bellator 45 on May 21, 2011, against Brazilian Thiago Santos, but the bout was cancelled due to Santos’s injury.
Lewis competed against Tony Johnson at Bellator 46 on June 25, 2011, but lost the fight by unanimous decision. After departing from Bellator, he accumulated a record of 6–0 with one no contest, notably winning and defending the Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship. He was subsequently signed by the UFC.
However, the day before his scheduled fight, Blaydes tested positive for COVID-19, leading to the bout’s removal from the card. The two athletes squared off at UFC Fight Night 185 on February 20, 2021, where Lewis emerged victorious via knockout in the second round. This performance earned him the Performance of the Night award. With this knockout win over Blaydes, Lewis is now tied with Vitor Belfort for the most knockouts in UFC history across all weight divisions, totaling 12 knockouts.
Derrick Lewis: Wealth
Derrick Lewis’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
