After a disappointing loss against Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight championship, ‘The Black Beast’ Derrick Lewis returned to the win column with an explosive victory against Chris Daukaus. Lewis clinched the victory in the match’s opener itself as he unloaded a barrage of punches on the Philadelphian. Whilst his win was enough to create a buzz, ‘The Black Beast’ got the Vegas crowd buzzing with another iconic victory celebration. After commemorating his win with his signature victory poses, a thrilled Lewis took out his protective guard from underneath his shorts. He waved it for a few seconds and threw it into the audience with a wicked smile on his face. READ MORE- VIDEO: Crowd Cheers Nate Diaz as He Makes an Appearance at Tyron Woodley vs. Jake Paul [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-boxing-news-video-crowd-cheers-nate-diaz-as-he-makes-an-appearance-at-tyron-woodley-vs-jake-paul/] Meanwhile, as netizens were reacting to this gesture from Lewis, a man from the crowd hurried and picked it up from the stairs. In the post-fight interview, the commentator asked ‘The Black Beast [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/derrick-lewis/]‘ why he threw his protective cup into the crowd. In reply, an elated Lewis commented on his action and said [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4a1KEkq86g], “One day it’ll be an NFT, make money off of the sh*t.” DERRICK LEWIS TAKES THE WIN HOME AGAINST CHRIS DAUKAUS AT UFC VEGAS 45 Chris Daukaus entered the octagon with ‘The Black Beast’ as a small favorite. However, that tag disappeared in the cage as the #7 ranked fighter succumbed to heavy punches from the former UFC title challenger. He also lost his undefeated UFC streak and will have to head back to the drawing board. The decisive blows from Lewis came in the fourth minute of the round as he took the fight to the canvas. The referee stepped in to stop the fight as Daukaus was unable to defend himself from the punches. Even before that, it was all Derrick Lewis, as he was just unstoppable. WATCH THIS STORY- Event Recap: Best Fights From UFC Fight Night: Derrick Lewis vs. Chris Daukaus [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/ufc-vegas-45-mma-news-event-recap-best-fights-from-ufc-fight-night-derrick-lewis-vs-chris-daukaus/] Did you like the last main event of the year? What did you make Derrick Lewis’ gesture? Let us know in the comments section below. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis 2023: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
<p style="text-align: left">Derrick Lewis is a true veteran of the sport. The former heavyweight title challenger has repeatedly proved why he is one of the greatest mixed martial artists of the modern era. The 38-year-old fighter has raked in 26 victories in his 38 professional MMA outings. As of 2023, he sits at #11 in UFC heavyweight <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a>.</p>

<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis: UFC Career</h2>
'The Black Beast' started his UFC journey back in April 2014. He won his first match with a first-round T/KO victory over Jack May. Since then, he has shared the Octagon against some of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, including the likes of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/daniel-cormier/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daniel Cormier</a>, Mark Hunt, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/junior-dos-santos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Junior dos Santos</a>.
<div class="jsx-4249843366">Lewis' legacy as one of the best to step inside the Octagon can be measured from the list of opponents that he has faced in his tenured career as a mixed martial artist. He has beaten big names like <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alexander-volkov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alexander Volkov</a>, Curtis Blaydes, and the current UFC heavyweight champion <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/francis-ngannou/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Francis Ngannou</a>.</div>
<div></div>
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[caption id="attachment_457129" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-457129" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/12-Lewis-v-Oleinik-2020-08-08_CU-0332_20200808102706749.jpg" alt="Derrick Lewis" width="1920" height="1350" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 08: Derrick Lewis reacts after his knockout over Aleksei Oleinik of Russia in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 08, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]

In his last fight against Sergey Spivak on February 4, 2023, Lewis suffered a disappointing loss via submission which was the third consecutive one for the 38-year-old.

Lewis currently holds a UFC record of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/d3df1add9d9a7efb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">17-9</a>.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis: Fighting Style</h2>
Lewis relies heavily on his striking to dominate his opponents. He carries tremendous power in his hands with 21 of his 26 wins coming via T/KO. However, in the recent past, Lewis has shown vast improvements in his ground game.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis: Achievements</h2>
Lewis holds a stellar record of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Derrick-Lewis-59284">26-8-0, 1NC</a> (21 T/KO and 1 Submission) in his MMA career. He holds the <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&amp;weight_class=HW" target="_blank" rel="noopener">record</a> for most knockouts in UFC heavyweight history (13). 'The Black Beast' is also one of the two fighters alongside <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/stipe-miocic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stipe Miocic</a> to hand a loss to the current UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in the UFC. He is also a <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.espn.in/mma/fighter/history/_/id/2560713/derrick-lewis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">former</a> Legacy FC heavyweight champion of the world.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis: Net Worth 2023</h2>
According to <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/mma-net-worth/derrick-lewis-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, Lewis's net worth goes in the excess of $1.5 million. As of July 2023, he has estimated UFC career earnings of over $5,190,000, as per <a href="https://thesportslite.com/mma/derrick-lewis-net-worth-2022-ufc-salary-endorsements-houses-cars-collection-charity-etc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sportslite</a>.

In his fight against Aleksei Oleinik in 2020, Lewis earned a whopping $315,000. His biggest fight purse ($732,000) came from his fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 265.

[caption id="attachment_457127" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-457127" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/12-Lewis-v-Oleinik-2020-08-08_CU-0325_20200808102316555.jpg" alt="Derrick Lewis" width="1920" height="1383" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 08: (R-L) Derrick Lewis punches Aleksei Oleinik of Russia in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 08, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis: Endorsements 2023</h2>
'The Black Beast' signed an endorsement <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/11/1/18051714/derrick-lewis-team-says-he-has-inked-sponsorship-deal-with-popeyes-for-ufc-230" target="_blank" rel="noopener">deal</a> with Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen back at UFC 230. Since then, he has sponsored several brands. With over 2.2 million followers on Instagram, Lewis remains one of the most pivotal figures of the sport.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">How to Contact Derrick Lewis?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.instagram.com/thebeastufc/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://twitter.com/thebeast_ufc?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.facebook.com/Derrick-The-Black-Beast-Lewis-1468249886760868/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>
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<td>Nickname</td>
<td>The Black Beast</td>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>38</td>
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<td>Country</td>
<td>United States</td>
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<td>Trains At</td>
<td>4oz Fight Club</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6'3"</td>
</tr>
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<td>Reach</td>
<td>79"</td>
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<td>Leg Reach</td>
<td>43.5"</td>
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<td>Weight/ Division</td>
<td>260 lbs / Heavyweight</td>
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<td> MMA Record</td>
<td>26-11-0, 1 NC</td>
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<td> Active Win Streak</td>
<td>0</td>
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<td>Wins by Stoppage (Submissions &amp; KO/TKO)</td>
<td>22 (21 T/KO &amp; 1 Submission)</td>
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<td>Estimated Net Worth</td>
<td>$1.5 million</td>
</tr>
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<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>Popeyes Chicken</td>
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<td>Marital Status</td>
<td>Married</td>
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<td>Wife Name</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://idolpersona.com/ufc-star-derrick-lewiss-wife-married-life" target="_blank" rel="noopener">April Davis</a></td>
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Derrick Lewis

Derrick Lewis 2023: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Derrick Lewis is a true veteran of the sport. The former heavyweight title challenger has repeatedly proved why he is one of the greatest mixed martial artists of the modern era. The 38-year-old fighter has raked in 26 victories in his 38 professional MMA outings. As of 2023, he sits at #11 in UFC heavyweight rankings. Derrick Lewis: UFC Career &#8216;The Black Beast&#8217; started his UFC journey back in April 2014. He won his first match with a first-round T/KO victory over Jack May. Since then, he has shared the Octagon against some of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, including the likes of Daniel Cormier, Mark Hunt, and Junior dos Santos. Lewis&#8217; legacy as one of the best to step inside the Octagon can be measured from the list of opponents that he has faced in his tenured career as a mixed martial artist. He has beaten big names like Alexander Volkov, Curtis Blaydes, and the current UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; AUGUST 08: Derrick Lewis reacts after his knockout over Aleksei Oleinik of Russia in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 08, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) In his last fight against Sergey Spivak on February 4, 2023, Lewis suffered a disappointing loss via submission which was the third consecutive one for the 38-year-old. Lewis currently holds a UFC record of 17-9. Derrick Lewis: Fighting Style Lewis relies heavily on his striking to dominate his opponents. He carries tremendous power in his hands with 21 of his 26 wins coming via T/KO. However, in the recent past, Lewis has shown vast improvements in his ground game. Derrick Lewis: Achievements Lewis holds a stellar record of 26-8-0, 1NC (21 T/KO and 1 Submission) in his MMA career. He holds the record for most knockouts in UFC heavyweight history (13). &#8216;The Black Beast&#8217; is also one of the two fighters alongside Stipe Miocic to hand a loss to the current UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in the UFC. He is also a former Legacy FC heavyweight champion of the world. Derrick Lewis: Net Worth 2023 According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lewis&#8217;s net worth goes in the excess of $1.5 million. As of July 2023, he has estimated UFC career earnings of over $5,190,000, as per The Sportslite. In his fight against Aleksei Oleinik in 2020, Lewis earned a whopping $315,000. His biggest fight purse ($732,000) came from his fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 265. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; AUGUST 08: (R-L) Derrick Lewis punches Aleksei Oleinik of Russia in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 08, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Derrick Lewis: Endorsements 2023 &#8216;The Black Beast&#8217; signed an endorsement deal with Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen back at UFC 230. Since then, he has sponsored several brands. With over 2.2 million followers on Instagram, Lewis remains one of the most pivotal figures of the sport. How to Contact Derrick Lewis? Instagram, Twitter, Facebook  Nickname The Black Beast  Age 38  Country United States  Trains At 4oz Fight Club  Height 6&#8217;3&#8243;  Reach 79&#8243;  Leg Reach 43.5&#8243;  Weight/ Division 260 lbs / Heavyweight   MMA Record 26-11-0, 1 NC   Active Win Streak 0  Wins by Stoppage (Submissions &amp; KO/TKO) 22 (21 T/KO &amp; 1 Submission)  Estimated Net Worth $1.5 million  Endorsements Popeyes Chicken  Marital Status Married  Wife Name April Davis

HILARIOUS! Derrick Lewis Removes His Guard From His Shorts in Another Iconic Post Fight Celebration at UFC Fight Night

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