Five Fascinating Facts About Derrick Lewis

Derrick Lewis will clash against a rising heavyweight prospect in Chris Daukaus at UFC Vegas 45. Ahead of his fight, let's take a look at five fascinating facts about 'The Black Beast.'

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Once Trained Under a 
Boxing Legend

Lewis used to train under boxing legend George Foreman when he was first introduced to the world of combat sports. Then, he decided to pursue a career in mixed martial arts.

Real Life Hero

Lewis helped at least 100 people from the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey in 2017 in Houston, Texas.

Once Allegedly Caught
a Thief

In May 2021, 'The Black Beast' witnessed a man allegedly trying to open the door of his vehicle. As per reports, Lewis struck the alleged thief and pinned him to the ground until the police arrived.

UFC Records

Lewis holds the record for having the most T/KO wins in UFC history. He has claimed a total no. of 12 T/KO victories in his career to date.

Championships

'The Black Beast' is a former Legacy Fighting Championships heavyweight champion.

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