Derrick Lewis losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Derrick Lewis has compiled a 29-13 (25) record, including four title fights. He has 13 losses against twelve different opponents, two of them in title fights.
13. Derrick Lewis loses to Waldo Cortes-Acosta via KO
On January 24, 2026 Derrick Lewis faced Waldo Cortes-Acosta in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 40 years old with a record of 29-12, and Cortes-Acosta was 34 with a record of 16-2. Both Lewis and Cortes-Acosta were on a 2-fight winning streak. Cortes-Acosta stopped Lewis via TKO in the 2nd round.
12. Derrick Lewis loses to Jailton Almeida via unanimous decision
On November 4, 2023 Derrick Lewis faced Jailton Almeida in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 38 years old with a record of 27-11, and Almeida was 32 with a record of 19-2. Lewis was coming off a win and Almeida was on a 14-fight winning streak. Lewis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Almeida.
11. Derrick Lewis loses to Serghei Spivac via KO
On February 4, 2023 Derrick Lewis faced Serghei Spivac in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 37 years old with a record of 26-10, and Spivac was 28 with a record of 15-3. Lewis was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Spivac was on a 2-fight winning streak. Spivac submitted Lewis via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
10. Derrick Lewis loses to Sergei Pavlovich via KO in 55 seconds
On July 30, 2022 Derrick Lewis faced Sergei Pavlovich in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 37 years old with a record of 26-9, and Pavlovich was 30 with a record of 15-1. Lewis was coming off a loss, while Pavlovich was on a 3-fight winning streak. Pavlovich stopped Lewis via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Derrick Lewis loses to Tai Tuivasa via KO
On February 12, 2022 Derrick Lewis faced Tai Tuivasa in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 37 years old with a record of 26-8, and Tuivasa was 28 with a record of 13-3. Lewis was coming off a win and Tuivasa was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tuivasa stopped Lewis via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Derrick Lewis loses to Ciryl Gane via KO
On August 7, 2021 Derrick Lewis fought Ciryl Gane for the vacant UFC heavyweight title. Lewis was 36 years old with a record of 25-7, and Gane was 31 with a record of 9-0. Lewis was on a 4-fight winning streak and Gane was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Gane stopped Lewis via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
7. Derrick Lewis loses to Junior dos Santos via KO
On March 9, 2019 Derrick Lewis faced Junior dos Santos in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 34 years old with a record of 21-6, and Santos was 35 with a record of 20-5. Lewis was coming off a loss, while Santos was on a 2-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Lewis via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. 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.
5. Derrick Lewis loses to Mark Hunt via KO
On June 11, 2017 Derrick Lewis faced Mark Hunt in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 32 years old with a record of 18-4, and Hunt was 43 with a record of 12-11-1. Lewis was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Hunt was coming off a loss. Hunt stopped Lewis via TKO in the 4th round.
4. Derrick Lewis loses to Shawn Jordan in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 6, 2015 Derrick Lewis faced Shawn Jordan in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Lewis was 30 years old with a record of 12-3, and Jordan was 30 with a record of 17-6. Lewis was coming off a win and Jordan was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jordan stopped Lewis via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Derrick Lewis loses to Matt Mitrione via KO in 41 seconds
On September 5, 2014 Derrick Lewis faced Matt Mitrione in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 29 years old with a record of 11-2, and Mitrione was 36 with a record of 7-3. Lewis was on a 5-fight winning streak and Mitrione was coming off a win. Mitrione stopped Lewis via KO in the 1st round.
2. Derrick Lewis loses to Tony Johnson via unanimous decision
On June 25, 2011 Derrick Lewis faced Tony Johnson in a heavyweight bout. Lewis was 26 years old with a record of 4-1, and Johnson was 25 with a record of 5-1. Lewis was on a 3-fight winning streak and Johnson was coming off a win. Lewis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Johnson.
1. Derrick Lewis loses to Shawn Jordan via unanimous decision
On June 25, 2010 Derrick Lewis faced Shawn Jordan. Lewis was 25 years old with a record of 1-0, and Jordan was 25 with a record of 7-1. Lewis was coming off a win and Jordan was on a 4-fight winning streak. Lewis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jordan.