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10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Derrick Lewis

Derrick Lewis, an American mixed martial artist, was born on 7 February 1985 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

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Lewis had a very difficult childhood as he started working at the gas station when he was 14 years old to support his family.

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He played football for Walker High School in Jasper, Texas. But He was forced to quit football due to a knee injury.

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Derrick Lewis made his debut in mixed martial arts in 2010.

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Derrick Lewis has a record of 18-5-0 in mixed martial arts.

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Derrick Lewis has won the Heavyweight title of Legacy FC in 2013.

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Derrick Lewis has also won the Heavyweight title of UFC in 2018.

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Derrick Lewis has also appeared in the movie “Never Back Down: No Surrender” in 2016.

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Derrick Lewis is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

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Derrick Lewis is the first person to ever knock out Matt Mitrione in MMA.

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