The famous American mixed martial artist Derrick Lewis Net Worth is estimated to be $3 million as of 2024. Lewis was born on February 7, 1985, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Check out Derrick Lewis’s Biography, Age, Wife, Height, Weight, and many more details.

Starting in 2010, Derrick is a skilled UFC Heavyweight fighter with the most knockouts in history. Lewis has also opposed Bellator MMA and Legacy FC, where he was the Heavyweight Champion. Presently, he is tagged as #10 in the UFC heavyweight rankings. Also, check Ryan Garcia Net Worth.

Derrick Lewis Net Worth

NameDerrick Lewis
ProfessionAmerican Professional Mixed Martial Artist
Total Career Earnings$5,190,000
Yearly Income$3,00,000 +
Monthly Income$24,000 +
Net Worth (2023)$3 Million
Martial artBrazilian jiu-jitsu
Team Silverback Fight Club (formerly)
Years active 2010–present (MMA)
Derrick Lewis Income

Derrick Lewis Net Worth Growth

Derrick Lewis Net Worth in 2023$3.0 Million
Derrick Lewis Net Worth in 2022$2.7 Million
Derrick Lewis Net Worth in 2021$2.4 Million
Derrick Lewis Net Worth in 2020$2.1 Million
Derrick Lewis Net Worth in 2019$1.8 Million

Derrick Lewis Biography

On 7 February, Lewis was born in the lovely city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Derrick moved to Houston and started boxing before facing legal issues. After prison, he discovered MMA and trained under George Foreman. After a successful professional MMA fight, Lewis fully committed to mixed martial arts. May also like Sugar Ray Leonard Net Worth.

Full NameDerrick James Lewis
Nick NameThe Black Beast
Date of birth7 February 1985
BirthplaceNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
NationalityAmerican
Hair ColorN/A
Eye ColorLight brown
Height1.9 m
Weight264 lb (120 kg)
EducationKilgore College
Parents N/A
SiblingsN/A
ProfessionAmerican Professional Mixed Martial Artist
Net Worth$3 Million

Derrick Lewis: Career and Awards

Lewis started his MMA career in 2009, beginning as an amateur and ultimately turning experienced in 2010. He had a record of 4-1 before inscribing with Bellator MMA in May 2010. Lewis was planning to make his debut at Bellator 45, but the battle was canceled when his enemy got harmed. On June 25, 2011, He contended against Tony Johnson in a Bellator 46 fight. 

Derrick, a one-time Bellator soldier with a 6-0 record, won the Legacy FC Heavyweight Championship before entering the UFC. He was appointed to debut against Guelmino but exited due to a wound. Regardless, he made his debut on April 19, 2014, beating May in the foremost match via TKO at UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne.

Lewis had mixed results in his fights for the promotion. He won against Guto Inocente and Ruan Potts but was defeated by Matt Mitrione and Shawn Jordan. He won his fights against Anthony Hamilton, Damian Grabowski, and Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC 192, UFC Fight Night 82, and UFC Fight Night 86, respectively, with TKO victories. He also earned a Performance of the Night bonus for his knockout blow to Gonzaga.

Derrick has been successful in his recent UFC fights, winning against Roy Nelson and securing a TKO victory over Shamil Abdurakhimov. Unfortunately, his round against Marcin Tybura was canceled by the advertisement. In another impressive win, Lewis knocked out Travis Browne in the 2nd match, and both warriors obtained Fight of the Night awards.

Lewis had a mixed record in recent fights, losing to Mark Hunt but then deciding not to retire. He had to withdraw from a fight due to a back injury but later won against Marcin Tybura and Francis Ngannou. He also gained the Performance of the Night prize for his victory against Alexander Volkov. Nevertheless, he eventually lost to Daniel Cormier in a title battle.

Derrick signed a contract with the UFC and had multiple fights. He won against several opponents, setting a knockout record and earning awards. However, he also suffered losses in later matches. Lewis lost to Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 277 in just 55 seconds of the first round. There was controversy over the referee’s decision to stop the fight early, as both fighters and fans felt it was premature. Despite the loss, Lewis received a prize of US$10,000 in bitcoin for earning third place in the Crypto.com “Fan Bonus of the Night” award. Must check Larissa Pacheco Net Worth.

Derrick Lewis Biography

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Lewis withdrew from UFC Fight Night 215 due to illness, and his bout with Spivak was canceled. They were later rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 218, where Lewis lost in round one by an arm-triangle choke. However, on July 29, 2023, Lewis won against Marcos Rogério de Lima at UFC 291 with a TKO just 33 seconds into round one, earning the Performance of the Night bonus award and extending his record for most knockouts in UFC history to fourteen.

Derrick Lewis Relationship

AffairsN/A
GirlfriendsN/A
Best friendN/A
Marital StatusMarried
Date of MarriageJune 17, 2017
SpouseApril Davis 
DivorceN/A
Children2 sons and 1 daughter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the net worth of Derrick Lewis?

Derrick Lewis’s net worth is around $3 Million.

What is the age of Derrick?

Derrick is 38 years old. (b.7 February 1985).

How tall is Lewis?

Lewis is 1.9m tall.

What is the eye color of Derrick Lewis?

Derrick Lewis has light brown colored eyes.

Is Derrick married, and with whom?

Yes, he is married to April Davis (m.2017).

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