Biography - A Short Wiki
Check out the time and place of Derrick Lewis' birth and a lot of more information!
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) might seem very unreal, especially because of their extreme nature. However, UFC is so real, and the fights fought there are real. Derrick Lewis, a major icon in these championships, is just another proof of the reality of these fights.
Career Highlights
Read about Derrick Lewis' career and accomplishments in the following section.
Lewis lost his debut fight against Jay Ross on October 16, 2009, via a TKO. However, Derrick won his second fight against Tim Buchanan on January 30, 2010, with a TKO. Derrick signed in with Bellator Fighting Championships in May 2010 after having a 4-1 record earlier that year. On 25 2011, Derrick lost to Tony Johnson through a unanimous decision.
Family and Personal Life
Below is a short description of Derrick Lewis' family situation. Check it out!
Derrick has been good at hiding most of his personal lifestyle. Derrick Lewis was brought up by a single mother, together with six other siblings. Derrick married his long-time girlfriend in Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 17, 2017. The couple has been together for a long time. They have two sons and one daughter.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | N/A |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes;2 sons, one daughter |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
All information you might be interested in can be found in the table below, for example, birthdate, birthplace, and more!
| Full/Real Name | Derrick James Lewis |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 38 years |
| Date of Birth | February 7, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.91 m, 6 feet 3 inches |
| Weight | 120 kg, 264.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $4 million |
| Occupation | Mixed Martial Artist |
Height, Weight, and Age
Derrick Lewis' height is quite tall measuring 1.91 m. Derrick Lewis weighs 120 kg. Being born on February 7, 1985, translates to an age of 38 years as of todays date (July 16, 2023).
Quotes
I go in to fight just to fight. I don’t care about submissions, the technique and all of that.
Derrick Lewis
It’s like I say all the time, it’s the heavyweight division. It doesn’t matter if the guys a black belt or if he’s a world-class boxer. We still have a 50-50 chance.
Derrick Lewis
The sport itself is dangerous. Anything can happen.
Derrick Lewis
I don’t care if I am ever remembered in this sport for anything.
Derrick Lewis
I’ll fight anyone.
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