Derrick Lewis News
Derrick Lewis expresses interest in dabbling with the WWE following TKO win at UFC St. Louis
Harry Kettle - May 13, 2024
Derrick Lewis has made it crystal clear that he’s interested in a run with WWE at some point in the future. Last weekend, Derrick Lewis wrote another chapter in the story of his legendary UFC career. Following a loss to Jailton Almeida last year, he got back in the win column with an emphatic TKO triumph over Rodrigo Nascimento. While it may not vault him back into title contention, it reminded the heavyweight division of who they’re dealing with.
Derrick Lewis explains throwing his cup near media row following UFC St. Louis win: "My balls don't stink"
Fernando Quiles - May 12, 2024
Derrick Lewis put on quite the show at UFC St. Louis both during and after his fight. Lewis shared the Octagon with Rodrigo Nascimento in the main event of the Fight Night card this past Saturday. “The Black Beast” ended up scoring a third-round TKO finish to extend his UFC record for most knockouts at 15. It was a great way for Lewis to kick off his 2024 inside the Octagon.
Pros react after Derrick Lewis TKO's Rodrigo Nascimento at UFC St. Louis
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2024
Tonight’s UFC St. Louis event was headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring Derrick Lewis taking on Rodrigo Nascimento. Lewis (28-12 MMA) entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision setback to Jailton Almeida in his most previous effort this past November. ‘The Black Beast‘ had gone 1-4 over his past five Octagon appearances ahead of tonight’s affair, with his lone win in that stretch coming via TKO against Marcos Rogerio de Lima.
UFC St. Louis Results: Derrick Lewis TKO's Rodrigo Nascimento (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC St. Louis results, including the heavyweight main event between Derrick Lewis and Rodrigo Nascimento. Lewis (28-12 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision setback to Jailton Almeida in his most previous effort this past November. ‘The Black Beast‘ has gone 1-4 over his past five Octagon appearances, with his lone win in that stretch coming via TKO against Marcos Rogerio de Lima.
UFC St. Louis Weigh-In Results - 1 Fight Cancelled
Susan Cox - May 10, 2024
The UFC St. Louis weigh-ins took place today, Friday, May 10th at the UFC host hotel in St. Louis. UFC St. Louis takes place tomorrow, Saturday, May 11th at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
Derrick Lewis reveals he fought Jailton Almeida with two torn shoulders: "I just didn’t have any strength"
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2024
Derrick Lewis revealed he entered his last fight against Jailton Almedia with a serious injury. Lewis stepped up to headline UFC Sao Paulo against Almeida and he lost a lackluster decision. Almedia was able to take him down at will as he scored six takedowns and controlled the fight for over 21 minutes on the ground.
Derrick Lewis vows to do something "special" at UFC St. Louis against Rodrigo Nascimento: "This is my prime"
Cole Shelton - May 8, 2024
Derrick Lewis believes he’s just entering the prime of his career as he headlines UFC St. Louis on Saturday night against Rodrigo Nascimento. Lewis is coming off a lackluster decision loss to Jailton Almeida back in November. Although Lewis is 39 and 1-4 in his last five fights, ‘The Black Beast’ believes he’s just entering his prime.
What's next for Jailton Almeida and Derrick Lewis after UFC Sao Paulo?
Cole Shelton - November 6, 2023
In the main event of UFC Sao Paulo, top-10 heavyweights collided as Jailton Almeida took on Derrick Lewis who accepted the fight on short notice. Almeida entered the fight coming off a first-round stoppage over Jairzinho Rozenstruik back in May in his first UFC headlining spot. He was a perfect 5-0 in the UFC coming into his second headling spot at UFC Sao Paulo. Lewis, meanwhile, had snapped his three-fight losing streak back in July with a first-round KO over Marcos Rogerio de Lima.
Pros react after Jailton Almeida defeats Derrick Lewis at UFC Sao Paulo
Chris Taylor - November 4, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Fight Night 231 event was headlined by a heavyweight bout between Jailton Almeida and Derrick Lewis. Almeida (20-2 MMA) entered the contest sporting a fourteen-fight winning streak, with his five most recent victories coming under the UFC banner. In his most previous effort this past May, the Brazilian submission ace picked up a first-round stoppage victory over perennial division contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
UFC Fight Night 231 Results: Jailton Almeida defeats Derrick Lewis (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 4, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 231 results, including the main event between Jailton Almeida and Derrick Lewis. Almeida (19-2 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a fourteen-fight winning streak, with his five most recent victories coming under the UFC banner. In his most recent effort this past May, the Brazilian submission specialist picked up a first-round stoppage victory over perennial contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
UFC Fight Night 231: 'Almeida vs. Lewis' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 4, 2023
The Octagon returns to Sao Paulo for tonight’s UFC Fight Night 231 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Jailton Almeida vs. Derrick Lewis. Almeida (19-2 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a fourteen-fight winning streak, with his five most recent victories coming under the UFC banner. In his most recent effort this past May, the Brazilian submission specialist picked up a first-round stoppage victory over perennial contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
Derrick Lewis hopes to earn rematch with Tai Tuivasa after beating Jailton Almeida at UFC Sao Paulo
Cole Shelton - November 3, 2023
Derrick Lewis is hoping to run it back with Tai Tuivasa. Lewis and Tuivasa fought back in the co-main event of UFC 271 in February of 2022, and it was the Aussie who won by second-round KO in a crazy fight. ‘The Black Beast’ had nearly finished Tuivasa in the first, but the Aussie was able to survive and ended up knocking out Lewis in the second frame.
UFC Fight Night 231: ‘Almeida vs. Lewis’ Weigh-in Results - 4 Fighters Miss Weight
Susan Cox - November 3, 2023
UFC Fight Night 231 weigh-ins took place today at the UFC host hotel in Sao Paulo. The UFC Fight Night 231 event takes place tomorrow, Saturday, November 4th at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Pro fighters make their picks for Jailton Almeida vs. Derrick Lewis
Cole Shelton - November 2, 2023
In the main event of UFC Sao Paulo, heavyweight contenders collide as Jailton Almeida takes on Derrick Lewis. Heading into the fight, Almeida is a massive -530 favorite while ‘The Black Beast’ is a +360 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. Despite the odds, the pros actually believe Lewis will get the job done and will get the first-round knockout win at UFC Sao Paulo.
Derrick Lewis claims he was "tricked" into fighting Jailton Almeida in Brazil: "I didn’t want to fight here"
Cole Shelton - November 2, 2023
Derrick Lewis says he never wanted to fight in Brazil and was tricked into accepting his bout against Jailton Almeida. Lewis stepped up on about a month’s notice to face Almeida in the main event of a Fight Night card in Sao Paulo, Brazil. ‘The Black Beast’ is going into enemy territory to face Almeida, but that wasn’t his original plan. According to Lewis, when he was offered this fight, he wasn’t told the location until after he accepted.
Derrick Lewis warns Jailton Almeida of his ground game ahead of UFC Sao Paulo: "I could get a leg lock on him"
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2023
Derrick Lewis believes he can hang with Jailton Almeida on the ground if need be. Lewis is set to headline UFC Sao Paulo on Saturday against Almeida in a fight that he’s a massive underdog in. Many expect Almeida’s wrestling and grappling to be too much for Lewis, but ‘The Black Beast’ has confidence in himself.
Derrick Lewis arrested for reckless driving, reportedly went 86 miles over the speed limit
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2023
UFC heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis has reportedly been arrested on charges of reckless driving. ‘The Black Beast’ is currently scheduled to return this Saturday against Jailton Almeida. For Derrick Lewis, the bout is a short-notice one, as he’s stepping in for Curtis Blaydes. The former heavyweight title challenger enters the matchup off a knockout win over Marcos Rogerio de Lima in July at UFC 291.
Derrick Lewis replaces Curtis Blaydes, now headlines UFC Sao Paulo against Jailton Almeida
Cole Shelton - October 9, 2023
Derrick Lewis will be going down to Brazil next month to headline UFC Sao Paulo. On Monday, it was reported that Curtis Blaydes was out of his scheduled main event fight against Jailton Almeida at UFC Sao Paulo due to injury. However, Ag.Fight revealed that Derrick Lewis has agreed to step up to face the Brazilian in the main event spot on Nov. 4 at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil.