Derrick Lewis (Heavyweight) MMA Profile - ESPN
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- Derrick Lewis is a UFC heavyweight fighter with a lengthy pro record (29 wins, 12 losses listed in multiple sources, with some variations due to outcomes like no-contests). He remains one of the division’s most prolific finishers and KO artists.[2][3]
- He has held the distinction of the UFC Heavyweight division’s most Knockouts in UFC history (16) according to UFC and other profiles, reinforcing his reputation as a premier finisher.[4][2]
- As of spring 2026, Lewis continued to compete at a high level in the UFC’s heavyweight ranks, with ongoing discussions around potential next fights and rankings updates in the top-10/near top-10 of the division.[5][4]
Notes on sources and context
- Career totals and KO/finish records are reported across UFC stats pages and MMA databases, which list Lewis’s KO-heavy win profile and overall record.[3][4]
- Rankings and activity updates are typically reflected on UFC’s official athlete page and major outlets (ESPN, UFC, Wikipedia) with varying last-update dates; discrepancies in exact win-loss tallies can occur between sources due to timing and NC adjustments.[4][5]
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