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New Zealand has played host to UFC action on several occasions so far, and each visit left Auckland hungry for more. With the promotion’s global expansion showing no signs of slowing down, fight fans across the country are wondering whether the UFC is set to return in the future.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 16

Derrick Lewis admitted he hadn’t seen a single Josh Hokit fight before being KO’d at the White House

Knowing nothing about an opponent might not be the best base for MMA. Derrick Lewis may have learned that the hard way when he shared the cage with Josh Hokit as part of Sunday’s UFC card at the White House.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 15

Josh Hokit beats Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250

Josh Hokit beat Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250, claiming victory in his professional debut. The American newcomer handed the experienced Lewis his fourteenth career defeat, marking a remarkable start to Hokit's mixed martial arts journey.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 15

Josh Hokit destroys Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250

UFC Freedom 250 featured a heavyweight clash between undefeated rising star Josh Hokit and the knockout king Derrick Lewis. The bout was a late addition to the fight card.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 13

‘He has a six pack’ – Derrick Lewis’s intensive training for Josh Hokit UFC White House fight detailed by teammate

Derrick Lewis’ former world champion boxer teammate believes he has trained harder than ever for Sunday night’s fight at the White House. The massive punching former world title contender faces off with controversial ex-NFL star Josh Hokit in a bout specifically requested by President Donald Trump himself.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 12

Curtis Blaydes questions Josh Hokit heavyweight future ahead of Lewis bout

Curtis Blaydes remains unconvinced that Josh Hokit can sustain a career at heavyweight despite his unbeaten UFC record, though he gives the rising contender a strong chance against Derrick Lewis on June 14 at UFC White House.

MMA News / Bleacher Report / June 11

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 10

Derrick Lewis doesn’t want to make President Donald Trump ‘look bad’ by losing to Josh Hokit

Derrick Lewis plans to impress one of his biggest fans on June 14. ‘The Black Beast’ was a late addition to the upcoming UFC card at the White House in Washington, D.C.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 9

Josh Hokit says Derrick Lewis quit at UFC 324, lost his respect

Josh Hokit believes Derrick Lewis quit during his stoppage loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324 and plans to expose that weakness on June 14. The heavyweight prospect, who faces Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn, told UFC on Paramount that the former title challenger abandoned the fight after eating a jab that put him down.

Who Is Derrick Lewis? Meet the Veteran Knockout Artist Fighting Against Former NFL Star Josh Hokit

Derrick Lewis is one of the most entertaining heavyweights in the UFC world over the past decade. The Houston-based fighter, famously nicknamed “The Black Beast,” built his reputation on raw knockout power, hilarious one-liners, and the ability to end fights with a single punch even when he appeared to be losing.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / April 13

Top 3 UFC Opponents for Gable Steveson’s International Fight Week Debut

Gable Steveson attended UFC 327 with his mentor, Jon Jones, to watch some action-packed clashes. However, nobody got a whiff of what the promotion was cooking with the former NCAA champion.

MMA News / Yardbarker / February 23

Potential matchups for fighters after UFC Fight Night in Houston

UFC Fight Night in Houston had some great finishes on the main card. Here’s how some matchups could pan out after the results of Fight Night.

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 25

Derrick Lewis Gives Up

LAS VEGAS — Waldo Cortes-Acosta didn’t just beat Derrick Lewis he neutralized him. On the main card of UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena, Cortes-Acosta (17-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) delivered a composed and clinical stoppage of former heavyweight title challenger Derrick Lewis, finishing the bout at 3:14 of Round 2.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 22

Derrick Lewis: 'He Should’ve Had No Business in the Cage With Me'

LAS VEGAS — Derrick Lewis has never needed external motivation, but if he did, the sportsbooks may have just provided it. Entering his heavyweight clash with Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324.

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MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 22

Derrick Lewis vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta prediction, odds, pick for UFC 324

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for the UFC 324 Main Card as we take a look at this upcoming bout in the Heavyweight Division. No. 8-ranked Derrick Lewis will take on the rising No.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 20

Derrick Lewis’ 'Best Shape of My Life' Claim Raises Eyebrows Ahead of UFC 324

Derrick Lewis has never been shy with his words, but one recent comment ahead of UFC 324 may have created more noise than intended. The UFC’s all-time leader in knockout victories returns to action this Saturday at UFC 324.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 25

Derrick Lewis Says UFC Nearly Booked Rico Verhoeven Debut Before Fight Fell Apart

Derrick Lewis says fans nearly witnessed one of the most surprising heavyweight debuts in recent UFC history. Before being booked opposite surging contender Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324, Lewis revealed the promotion explored a blockbuster crossover matchup with legendary kickboxer Rico Verhoeven.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 13, 2025

Derrick Lewis Dominates With 35 Second KO

Derrick Lewis (29-12 MMA, 20-10 UFC) reminded everyone why he’s the UFC’s all-time knockout king, ending Tallison Teixeira’s (8-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) unbeaten run in emphatic fashion.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / July 13, 2025

UFC knockout king Derrick Lewis stuns undefeated phenom in 35 seconds

UFC Nashville was headlined by a huge heavyweight clash between hard-hitting knockout artists Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira. The UFC's all-time leader in knockouts, Lewis added to his promotional record in his lone outing of 2024 when "The Black Beast" stopped Rodrigo Nascimento in the main event of UFC St.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / July 9, 2025

Derrick Lewis returns to fight 6'7' knockout machine this weekend

It's do-or-die when Derrick Lewis is thrown to the wolves this weekend. Ol' reliable knockout artist Lewis is returning from a hiatus after defeating Rodrigo Nascimento by knockout in May 2024, earning himself the UFC knockout record.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 9, 2025

Derrick Lewis Vs. Tallison Teixeira Preview

Derrick Lewis faces Tallison Teixeira this weekend in a middleweight clash as we preview this upcoming fight. Lewis arrives into the fight, having not been in the Octagon since May 2024.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / May 20, 2025

Derrick Lewis returns to fight undefeated 6'7' knockout monster

It's official, Derrick Lewis is set to return to the UFC Octagon in a main event heavyweight clash. It's been a while, 'The Black Beast' hasn't competed since May 2024.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 14, 2025

UFC Nashville in July will be headlined by Derrick Lewis – Tallison Teixeira

The UFC is heading back to Nashville on July 12th and we now know what will headline the card. The knockout king of the promotion Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis (28-12) gets his third straight main event as he takes on the undefeated Tallison Teixeira (8-0).

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / April 2, 2025

Derrick Lewis to fight 6'8' wrecking machine in UFC main event

Derrick Lewis will return to face a fearsome new face in the UFC heavyweight division. 'The Black Beast' has been out of action since defeating Rodrigo Nascimento in May 2024, having had two cancelled fights in November.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / October 28, 2024

Derrick Lewis Next Fight: ‘Black Beast’ Returns Saturday To Face Dangerous Prospect In November

The Derrick Lewis next fight news has arrived and the man known as “Black Beast” is back this Saturday. But who will the two-time UFC title challenger be facing in his next fight?

MMA News / Yardbarker / August 15, 2024

Derrick Lewis scheduled to return at UFC Edmonton

The fight will be Lewis' second of 2024 after knocking out Rodrigo Nascimento in the main event of UFC St. Louis in May.

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MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 10, 2024

UFC St. Louis Main Event Preview and Prediction: Derrick Lewis – Rodrigo Nascimento

Tomorrow night in the main event of UFC St. Louis, the promotion’s all time knockout king makes his return. “The Black Beast” Derrick Lewis (27-12) is back at it as he looks to snap out of his recent funk when he takes on fifteenth ranked Rodrigo Nascimento (11-1, 1 NC).