Best fights of Derrick Lewis
Over 16 years as a professional, Derrick Lewis has compiled a 29-13 (25) record, including four title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Derrick Lewis KOs Alexander Volkov
On October 6, 2018 Derrick Lewis faced Alexander Volkov in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 33 years old with a record of 20-5, and Volkov was 29 with a record of 30-6. Lewis was on a 2-fight winning streak and Volkov was on a 6-fight winning streak. Lewis stopped Alexander Volkov via KO in the 3rd round.
2. Derrick Lewis KOs Curtis Blaydes
On February 20, 2021 Derrick Lewis faced Curtis Blaydes in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 36 years old with a record of 24-7, and Blaydes was 30 with a record of 14-2. Lewis was on a 3-fight winning streak and Blaydes was on a 4-fight winning streak. Lewis stopped Curtis Blaydes via KO in the 2nd round.
3. Derrick Lewis KOs Marcos Rogério de Lima in 33 seconds
On July 29, 2023 Derrick Lewis faced Marcos Rogério de Lima in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 38 years old with a record of 26-11, and Lima was 38 with a record of 21-8-1. Lewis was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Lima was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lewis stopped Marcos Rogério de Lima via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Derrick Lewis KOs Travis Browne
On February 19, 2017 Derrick Lewis faced Travis Browne in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 32 years old with a record of 17-4, and Browne was 34 with a record of 18-5-1. Lewis was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Browne was on a 2-fight losing streak. Lewis stopped Travis Browne via KO in the 2nd round.
5. Derrick Lewis KOs Gabriel Gonzaga
On April 10, 2016 Derrick Lewis faced Gabriel Gonzaga in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 31 years old with a record of 14-4, and Gonzaga was 36 with a record of 17-10. Lewis was on a 2-fight winning streak and Gonzaga was coming off a win. Lewis stopped Gabriel Gonzaga via KO in the 1st round.
6. Derrick Lewis KOs Marcin Tybura
On February 18, 2018 Derrick Lewis faced Marcin Tybura in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 33 years old with a record of 18-5, and Tybura was 32 with a record of 16-3. Both Lewis and Tybura were coming off a loss. Lewis stopped Marcin Tybura via KO in the 3rd round.
7. Derrick Lewis KOs Jared Rosholt
On August 17, 2012 Derrick Lewis fought Jared Rosholt for the vacant Legacy FC heavyweight title. Lewis was 27 years old with a record of 7-2, and Rosholt was 26 with a record of 4-0. Lewis was coming off a win and Rosholt was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Lewis stopped Jared Rosholt via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
8. Derrick Lewis loses to Daniel Cormier via KO
On November 3, 2018 Derrick Lewis fought Daniel Cormier for the UFC heavyweight title. Lewis was 33 years old with a record of 21-5, and Cormier was 39 with a record of 21-1. Lewis was on a 3-fight winning streak and Cormier was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cormier submitted Lewis via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
9. Derrick Lewis defeats Francis Ngannou
On July 7, 2018 Derrick Lewis faced Francis Ngannou in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 33 years old with a record of 19-5, and Ngannou was 31 with a record of 11-2. Lewis was coming off a win, while Ngannou was coming off a loss. Lewis won via unanimous decision.
10. Derrick Lewis defeats Roy Nelson
On July 7, 2016 Derrick Lewis faced Roy Nelson in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 31 years old with a record of 15-4, and Nelson was 40 with a record of 21-12. Lewis was on a 3-fight winning streak and Nelson was coming off a win. Lewis won via split decision.