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Tom Aspinall publicly criticized Derrick Lewis after UFC 324 Lewis suffered a defeat that ended in an unusual manner Aspinall specifically commented ‘you

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 / Bloody Elbow / January 24

Derrick Lewis would have been fired 8 years before UFC 324 if Dana White took his advice

Derrick Lewis may not have been around to feature on the UFC’s Paramount debut. ‘The Black Beast’ is among the big names tasked with kicking off a new era for the mixed martial arts leader at UFC 324 in Las Vegas.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 24

Dana White Drags Derrick Lewis Away in Heated UFC 324 Weigh-In Showdown

Dana White physically intervened when Derrick Lewis and Waldo Cortes-Acosta pushed each other at UFC 324 weigh-ins The confrontation reportedly escalated

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 23

UFC 324 star fought with ‘life-or-death’ medical condition to record rare result on GOAT’s undercard

Derrick Lewis overcame some serious adversity to have his hand raised in 2020. ‘The Black Beast’ will be among the top names kicking off the UFC’s $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount on Saturday in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 23

Watch UFC 324 star Derrick Lewis destroy boxer who said he’d knock out the KO king in under a minute

‘The Black Beast’ made this boxer pay for his arrogance. Not many hit harder in combat sports than Derrick Lewis, and the ex-UFC title challenger has put his insane power to good use inside the Octagon.

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.

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 / MMA on SI / January 20

UFC clarifies after KO king claims he was given banned substance before UFC 324 fight

UFC Senior VP of Athlete Health and Performance Jeff Novitzky has clarified Derrick Lewis’ recent claim about the shape he’s in headed into UFC 324. Following

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 / Bloody Elbow / January 18

Derrick Lewis explains how he has gotten into the ‘best shape of his life’ ahead of UFC 324

Ahead of his 31st fight in the UFC, longtime heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis believes he is in the best shape of his life. On January 24, the premier MMA promotion returns for their first event of the year and their first of their new broadcast deal with Paramount with UFC 324, headlined by Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett.

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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 / MMA on SI / December 24

UFC knockout king claims heavyweight kickboxing champion passed on UFC 324 fight

UFC star Derrick Lewis claims there was an unexpected option on the table for his next fight before his current booking at UFC 324. The UFC’s all-time leader in knockouts, Lewis added another stoppage-win to his UFC record when he finished the formerly-undefeated Tallison Teixeira in just 35 seconds in the main event of UFC Nashville last year.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 5

UFC’s KO king lost after being ‘tricked’ into main event in one country he vowed to never fight in

Derrick Lewis did not realize what he was getting himself into. 2023 did not close out how ‘The Black Beast’ had hoped. After Lewis landed a flying knee knockout at UFC 291 to bounce back from a losing skid, he answered a short-notice call in the hopes of his first winning streak in years.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 22

Heavyweight Titan on Updated Strategy Ahead of Thrilling Title Fight Saturday

Ciryl Gane quickly rose through the ranks in the heavyweight division upon his professional debut. Even before he was signed to the UFC in the summer of 2019, he already had a championship belt on his mantle at home.

MMA News / HITC / July 15

Referee Jason Herzog opens up on his controversial stoppage in Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira

‘Big’ John McCarthy had a word with referee Jason Herzog after his stoppage in the main event at UFC Nashville. Derrick Lewis added another highlight to his résumé, stopping 6’7″ heavyweight Tallison Teixeira in just 35 seconds to secure his 16th knockout win inside the Octagon.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 13

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 on SI / July 9

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

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 / Empire Sports Media / May 14

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 / 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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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).