how long has derrick lewis been in the ufc

Derrick Lewis has been in the UFC for a little under 12 years as of early 2026.

He made his UFC debut on April 19, 2014, at UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne, where he defeated Jack May by first-round TKO.

Counting from April 2014 to January 2026, that means he has been a UFC fighter for about 11 years and 9 months.