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Heavyweight#9 RankedACTIVE
Derrick Lewis

Derrick Lewis

29-12
Age
40
Height
6'3"
Weight
261 lbs
Reach
79"
Avg Fight Time
08:52
Gym
4oz Fight Club
UFC Record
20-11(31 bouts)
Wins By
16 KO 0 Sub 4 Dec
Losses By
8 KO 2 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 7R2 4R3 8R4 1
Last 5
WWLWW
Finish Rate
86%
Bonuses
8
Style
Brawler
Location
New Orleans, United States
Last Fight2026-01-24
WC
L - Waldo Cortes-Acosta
KO/TKOR2 1:26
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
W - Derrick Lewis

Fight History

WIN
CB
vs Curtis Blaydes
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:26
WIN
RN
vs Rodrigo Nascimento
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 0:49
LOSS
JA
vs Jailton Almeida
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
MT
vs Marcin Tybura
UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Medeiros· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R3 2:48
WIN
TB
vs Travis Browne
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:12
WIN
SA
vs Shamil Abdurakhimov
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R4 3:42
WIN
RN
vs Roy Nelson
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
GG
vs Gabriel Gonzaga
UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs Dos Santos· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:48
WIN
DG
vs Damian Grabowski
UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunch to Head On Ground·R1 2:17
LOSS
SJ
vs Shawn Jordan
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs Henderson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Hook Kick·R2 0:48
LOSS
MM
vs Matt Mitrione
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Mousasi· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:41
LOSS
SS
vs Serghei Spivac
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac· 2025-09-27
SubmissionArm Triangle On Ground·R1 3:05
WIN
TT
vs Tallison Teixeira
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 0:35
WIN
CD
vs Chris Daukaus
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 3:36
WIN
AO
vs Aleksei Oleinik
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 0:21
LOSS
JD
vs Junior Dos Santos
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Dos Santos· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 1:58
LOSS
MH
vs Mark Hunt
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R4 3:51
WIN
MR
vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima
UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2· 2023-07-29
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 0:33
LOSS
SP
vs Sergei Pavlovich
UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2· 2022-07-30
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:55
LOSS
TT
vs Tai Tuivasa
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2· 2022-02-12
KO/TKOElbow to Head In Clinch·R2 1:40
LOSS
CG
vs Ciryl Gane
UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane· 2021-08-07
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 4:11
WIN
IL
vs Ilir Latifi
UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes· 2020-02-08
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BI
vs Blagoy Ivanov
UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz· 2019-11-02
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
DC
vs Daniel Cormier
UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis· 2018-11-03
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:14
WIN
AV
vs Alexander Volkov
UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor· 2018-10-06
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 4:49
WIN
FN
vs Francis Ngannou
UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier· 2018-07-07
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
VP
vs Viktor Pesta
UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· 2015-10-03
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R3 1:15
WIN
RP
vs Ruan Potts
UFC 184: Rousey vs Zingano· 2015-02-28
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R2 3:18
WIN
GI
vs Guto Inocente
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R1 3:30
WIN
JM
vs Jack May
UFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:23
LOSS
WC
vs Waldo Cortes Acosta
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 3:14
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.5/min
Grappling
0.56 TD
Defense
41%
⚖️Derrick adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation
28 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Knees

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+63% vs div avg
64%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Leg Kicks

#2
43%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Uppercuts

#3
36%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
32%
Jabs
32%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
32%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
  • ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (64%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
  • ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
  • ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
  • ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (107%) of offensive output.
  • ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 207% of offense - limited but refined.
  • ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
  • ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes
16
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (8 techniques)
Punches to Head On Ground
#1
4
25% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#2
3
19% of KOs
Punches to Head From Mount
#3
3
19% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#4
2
13% of KOs
Punches to Head From Half Guard
#5
1
6% of KOs
Punch to Head In Clinch
#6
1
6% of KOs
Punches to Head In Clinch
#7
1
6% of KOs
Punch to Head On Ground
#8
1
6% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
  • 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head On Ground leads with 4 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.
⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.
🔥
Finisher: 86% of wins end in finish (24 KO + 1 subs).
📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (114% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
Division Rank#10 of 22
0%100%
Striking Defense
41%
Below Avg
Division Rank#22 of 22
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
37% acc40%
Clinch
66% acc18%
Ground
69% acc42%
Striking Differential+0.02/min
2.51 landed/min2.49 absorbed/min
2.51
Landed/Min
2.49
Absorbed/Min
0.62
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed667
Sig. Strikes Attempted1311

Key Insights

Derrick is active on the ground (43%).

Primarily a headhunter with 79% targeting the head.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 42% from ground at 69% accuracy.

Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Elite KD exchange: deals 3.7x more knockdowns than absorbed.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy
26%
Low
Division Rank#14 of 22
0%100%
TD Defense
53%
Average
Division Rank#16 of 22
0%100%
TD Success Rate
13%
Landed
5
Defended
33
Total
38
0.56
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
5
TD Landed
38
TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
38
Attempted
26%
Accuracy

Key Insights

Lower TD accuracy (26%).

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Ground active: 42% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
667
1.25
Ratio
Absorbed
534
Chin Rating
Elite
KD Exchange
11/3
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
14.7
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.2
Standing %
91%
R3 vs R1 Output
114%
Steady

Key Insights

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (14.7) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 31 fights
R1 Control
0:38
R2 Control
0:22
R3 Control
0:09
R1 to Final
+12%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-4.7pp
Body
+4.1pp
Leg
+0.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-6.8pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 3 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
9.8
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
12.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
122%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#21
of 22
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#5
of 22
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#10
of 22
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#22
of 22
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#8
of 22
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#15
of 22
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#13
of 22
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#15
of 22
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3082
Championship
Career-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 5
40% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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