Derrick Lewis News

Harry Kettle - January 23, 2026

Waldo Cortes-Acosta believes he could earn a spot on the UFC White House card with a win over Derrick Lewis. It’s safe to say that few fighters are as in-form right now as Waldo Cortes-Acosta, especially amongst heavyweight contenders. In 2025 alone, he was able to put together a 4-1 record, which included two quickfire wins in November over Ante Delija and Shamil Gaziev.

Cole Shelton - January 22, 2026

Derrick Lewis doesn’t understand why he’s fighting Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324. Although Cortes-Acosta is ranked ahead of Lewis, ‘The Black Beast’ doesn’t think highly of his opponent. Lewis also can’t believe he’s the underdog, as he believes Cortes-Acosta doesn’t even belong in the Octagon with him.

Curtis Calhoun - January 21, 2026

UFC heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis had a hilarious reaction to head football coach Mike Tomlin’s viral tribute to him. UFC 324 will mark the return of one of the promotion’s fan favorites, heavyweight star Derrick Lewis, on the undercard against surging contender Waldo Cortes-Acosta. The winner of the Lewis/Cortes-Acosta fight could potentially earn a title shot with a victory on Saturday night.

Chris Taylor - January 10, 2026

Derrick Lewis shared a rather hilarious response to news of the breakup between UFC fighters Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez. Pereira, the UFC’s current light heavyweight champion, revealed on New Year’s Eve that he and Cortez were officially in a relationship. The news created quite the buzz amongst MMA fans, which led to some individuals trolling Tracy’s ex-boyfriend and fellow UFC fighter Brian Ortega on social media (see that here).

Harry Kettle - November 27, 2025

Waldo Cortes-Acosta’s coach Javier Torres has revealed that their team would like to face UFC legend Derrick Lewis. This year alone, Waldo Cortes-Acosta has been able to go a magnificent 4-1 in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In the month of November, he secured two knockout wins over Ante Delija and Shamil Gaziev, the latter of which came on short notice at UFC Qatar. So, it’s safe to say he’s vaulted himself up the ladder of relevancy in the heavyweight division.

Cole Shelton - July 14, 2025

The UFC was in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, July 12, for a solid UFC Nashville card. The main event saw heavyweight contenders throw down as Derrick Lewis took on Tallison Teixeira. Entering the fight, Lewis was coming off a TKO win over Rodrigo Nascimento back in May of 2024. Teixeira, meanwhile, was just 1-0 in the UFC with a TKO win over Justin Tafa in his debut.

Harry Kettle - July 14, 2025

UFC legend Derrick Lewis has confirmed he wants to make another push for the heavyweight championship. Last Saturday night, 40-year-old Derrick Lewis did it again. He was able to knock out a rising contender in Tallison Teixeira, and while the stoppage was a bit controversial, ‘The Black Beast’ did incredibly well to get the better of his foe and secure the finish. Now, of course, the big question is a very simple one: what’s next?

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 13, 2025

Derrick Lewis has revealed why he taunted his opponent’s corner after scoring a TKO win at UFC Nashville. Lewis shared the Octagon with Tallison Teixeira on Saturday. In the early going, Lewis’ eye appeared to be bothering him. “The Black Beast” claimed he was faking an eye poke to lure Teixeira into a false sense of security.

Chris Taylor - July 12, 2025

Tonight’s UFC Nashville event was headlined by a highly anticipated heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira. Lewis (29-12 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a third-round TKO victory over Rodrigo Nascimento fourteen months ago at UFC St. Louis. ‘The Black Beast’ had gone 2-3 over his previous five Octagon appearances, this while suffering losses to Sergei Pavlovich, Serghei Spivac and Jailton Almeida during that stretch.

Chris Taylor - July 12, 2025

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Nashville results, including the heavyweight main event between Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira. Lewis (29-12 MMA) will be competing for the first time since scoring a third-round TKO victory over Rodrigo Nascimento fourteen months ago in St. Louis. ‘The Black Beast’ has gone 2-3 over his past five Octagon appearances, suffering losses to Sergei Pavlovich, Serghei Spivac and Jailton Almeida during that stretch.

Chris Taylor - July 12, 2025

The Octagon returns to Tennessee for tonight’s UFC Nashville event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira. Lewis (28-12 MMA) will be competing for the first time since scoring a third-round TKO victory over Rodrigo Nascimento fourteen months ago in St. Louis. ‘The Black Beast’ has gone 2-3 over his past five Octagon appearances, suffering losses to Sergei Pavlovich, Serghei Spivac and Jailton Almeida during that stretch.

Harry Kettle - July 9, 2025

UFC veteran Derrick Lewis isn’t convinced that he’ll get the call to compete on a UFC White House card. On Saturday night, Derrick Lewis will go head to head with Tallison Teixeira. After winning two of his last three fights, some wonder whether or not ‘The Black Beast’ could have one more big run in the promotion. Given how light it seems to be at the top of the heavyweight division, it certainly feels like a possibility.

Cole Shelton - June 3, 2025

Derrick Lewis believes the UFC is scripted and will prove it to everyone at UFC Nashville. Lewis is set to return to the Octagon in the main event on July 12 against Tallison Teixeira. It’s Lewis’ first fight since May of last year when he knocked out Rodrigo Nascimento.

BJ Penn Staff - June 3, 2025

Derrick Lewis is coming clean. Apparently, “The Black Beast” intentionally broke the rules in one of his past UFC fights—and possibly others. Lewis is one of the most experienced fighters in the UFC heavyweight division, and holds the distinction of having the most knockout wins in UFC history. That includes a second-round TKO over South Africa’s Ruan Potts.

Harry Kettle - April 3, 2025

UFC legend Derrick Lewis is set to face the gigantic Tallison Teixeira in his next outing on July 12 at UFC Nashville. For the longest time now, Derrick Lewis has been known as one of the most interesting heavyweights on the UFC roster – and perhaps one of the most interesting fighters, full stop. ‘The Black Beast’ has turned back some big names throughout the course of his career, and he’s even been able to compete for the world title on a couple of different occasions.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 16, 2025

One rising UFC heavyweight is targeting a clash with Derrick Lewis. A lot has been made about the status of the UFC heavyweight division. Dana White is in the process of trying to book reigning champion Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall in a title unification fight. Meanwhile, other heavyweights are vying to make a name for themselves in the rankings.

Cole Shelton - October 31, 2024

Derrick Lewis expects Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic to end rather quickly. Jones is set to defend his heavyweight title for the first time against Miocic at UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden on November 16. It’s an intriguing matchup and one that Jones is a sizeable betting favorite in.

Cole Shelton - October 31, 2024

Derrick Lewis says he’s done with his post-fight shenanigans in the cage and on the mic. Lewis is best known for the moment he took his shorts off and said his balls were hot. The clip went viral and Lewis has since continued to take his shorts off after wins. But, ahead of his return at UFC Edmonton against Jhonata Diniz, Lewis says he’s trying to clean up his act and won’t be doing that anymore.