Derrick Lewis is a well-known fighter in the Heavyweight division in the UFC. Also known as “The Black Beast”, the American has established himself as a mainstay in his division and is currently one of the top contenders.
After gradually climbing up the rankings, Lewis (25-8-0) became a big name in his division. As time went on, Derrick annihilated big names like Alexander Volkov, Curtis Blaydes, and Francis Ngannou on his way to the top. Despite some losses, Lewis looks determined to keep growing and eventually challenge for the title once again.
Known for his unorthodox tactics and explosive finishing, Derrick is sure to have made good money from his fights. Thus, the only question in people’s minds will be: How much did he earn? Well, let’s examine what are Derrick Lewis career earnings through salary, purse, payouts, bonuses, incentive pay, sponsorship & what his net worth is.
Before we begin, here are some important things to keep in mind. Firstly, Nevada State Athletic Commission does not release fighter pay, so none of the following payout data for the event is official. However, we can estimate a fighter’s pay info by looking at their previous, officially-released salaries.
Secondly, Lewis’s salary, incentive pay, and PPV revenue from his upcoming fight with Chris Daukaus are yet to be released. Hence, you can check back here for updates. With all that out of the way, let’s begin.
Derrick Lewis Career Earnings
| Fighter | Result | Base Salary | Win Bonus | Performance Bonus/ PPV Revenue | Sponsorships/ Incentive Pay | Total |
| Ciryl Gane | L | $500,000 | $0 | $200,000 | $32,000 | $732,000 |
| Curtis Blaydes | W | $150,000 | $150,000 | $50,000 | $20,000 | $370,000 |
| Alexey Oleinik | W | $150,000 | $150,000 | $0 | $15,000 | $315,000 |
| Ilir Latifi | W | $145,000 | $145,000 | $0 | $15,000 | $305,000 |
| Blagoy Ivanov | W | $140,000 | $140,000 | $0 | $15,000 | $295,000 |
| Junior Dos Santos | L | $140,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $15,000 | $205,000 |
| Daniel Cormier | L | $500,000 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 | $530,000 |
| Alexander Volkov | W | $135,000 | $135,000 | $50,000 | $10,000 | $330,000 |
| Francis Ngannou | W | $130,000 | $130,000 | $0 | $10,000 | $270,000 |
| Marcin Tybura | W | $125,000 | $125,000 | $50,000 | $10,000 | $310,000 |
| Mark Hunt | L | $125,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $10,000 | $185,000 |
| Travis Browne | W | $41,000 | $41,000 | $50,000 | $10,000 | $142,000 |
| Shamil Abdurakhimov | W | $37,000 | $37,000 | $0 | $5,000 | $79,000 |
| Roy Nelson | W | $33,000 | $33,000 | $0 | $5,000 | $71,000 |
| Gabriel Gonzaga | W | $29,000 | $29,000 | $50,000 | $5,000 | $113,000 |
| Damian Grabowski | W | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | $5,000 | $55,000 |
| Viktor Pešta | W | $20,000 | $20,000 | $0 | $5,000 | $45,000 |
| Matt Mitrione | L | $15,000 | $0 | – | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| Shawn Jordan | L | $20,000 | $0 | – | $10k | $30,000 |
| Ruan Potts | W | $15,000 | $15,000 | – | $10,000 | $40,000 |
| Guto Inocente | W | $10,000 | $10k | – | $10,000 | $30,000 |
| Jack May | W | $8,000 | $8,000 | – | $10,000 | $26,000 |
Total UFC Earnings: $4,503,000 ($4.5 million)
A Glance at Derrick Lewis Asset Accumulation
| Name | Derrick Lewis |
| Age | 36 years old (Born 1985) |
| Net Worth | $5-5.5 million (approx.) |
| Status | Active |
| Salary | $732,000 (last fight vs Cyril Gane) |
| Source of Wealth | UFC Career, Endorsements |
| Endorsements | Reebok, Venum, Crypto.com, BetOnline.ag, NIPYATA!, MyBookie MMA, Mmabobblehead. |
| Endorsement Earnings | $500,000 |
| Marital Status | April Davis ( Married 2017) |
| Residence | Houston, Texas, U.S |
| Charities | Stuart Scott Fund, The V Foundation |
What is Derrick Lewis Net Worth in 2021?
According to the reports, Derrick Lewis’s Net Worth sits at around $5-5.5 million in 2021. For the most part, Lewis makes most of his killing plying his trade inside the Octagon but also from his lucrative endorsement deals. Currently, the American fighter is sponsored by Venum, Crypto.com, BetOnline.ag, NIPYATA!, MyBookie MMA, Mmabobblehead., and more.
As mentioned above, Derrick’s earnings from UFC ( includes pay, salaries, earnings, bonuses) amount to $4.5 million. However, Derrick began his career in fighting in the LFC, RFA, IMKF, BFC, IXFA, WG. Thus, if we take into account the prize money from these fights, Lewis’s earnings from MMA amount to about $5 million.
With his career still blooming, the 36-year-olds influence is expected to keep increasing, making him a very marketable athlete. As such, you can expect a significant increase in Derrick’s endorsement earnings in the coming years. Moreover, “The Black Beast” will look to increase his Net Worth, even more, when he takes on Chris Daukaus at UFC Vegas 45.
