#3 RankedHeavyweight
Derrick Lewis
“The Black Beast”
USA ·
41
Age
6'3"
Height
79"
Reach
Orthodox
Stance
10 mo
Layoff
AI Style SummaryGenerated from statistical profile · labeled, not opinion
Derrick Lewis is a finishing-minded striker (24 KO/TKO wins) who looks to end fights on the feet. Vex AI rates the power highly; the questions are takedown defense and output in deep water.
Performance Metrics
Striking
Sig. strikes landed /min5.9
Striking accuracy50%
Strikes absorbed /min2.3
Striking defense59%
Knockdowns /151.5
Grappling
Takedowns /151.2
Takedown accuracy35%
Takedown defense62%
Submission /150.3
Control min /round1
87
Cardio / Pace
76
Durability
88
Opp. Quality
Strengths
- ✓ One-shot power
- ✓ Combination boxing
- ✓ Counter timing
Weaknesses
- ✗ Chin durability under fire
- ✗ Grappling off the back
Skill Profile
Risk Flags
- ⚠ 10-month layoffmed risk
Source: ESPN event feed · Confidence: High · Updated this week
- ⚠ Age 41 — durability watchmed risk
Source: Public record · Confidence: Medium · Updated this week
- ⚠ Finish-or-be-finished profilemed risk
Source: Public record · Confidence: Medium · Updated this week
Career Trajectory
● Win● Loss● Draw
Fight History
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | — | TKO | 2 | 2025-08 |
| W | — | TKO | 2 | 2025-03 |
| W | — | TKO | 3 | 2024-12 |
| L | — | KO | 3 | 2024-08 |
| W | — | TKO | 3 | 2024-03 |