Derrick Lewis gestures, cutting his throat, after defeating Allison Teixeira in a UFC Fight Night heavyweight fight at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, July 12, 2025 in Nashville, Tenn.

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Who is Derrick Lewis’ Wife? All About The Woman Behind ‘The Black Beast’s’ Success Who Gets ‘Loving’ Messages After His Fights!

Get to know about who Derrick Lewis Wife is, how they met and made a life together, as well as his post fight love for her!

Derrick Lewis gestures, cutting his throat, after defeating Allison Teixeira in a UFC Fight Night heavyweight fight at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, July 12, 2025 in Nashville, Tenn.

MMA fighters are known for their wild personalities and crazy antics inside the cage. But what happens when the cameras stop rolling and the crowds go home? Most of these tough guys transform into completely different people when they are with their families. Derrick Lewis is no exception to this rule. While he’s busy knocking people out and cracking jokes during press conferences, there’s someone special at home who keeps him grounded and motivated.

Behind every successful fighter, there is usually a strong support system that helps them through the ups and downs of their career. For Lewis, that support comes from his wife April Davis, who has been by his side through thick and thin. Their relationship is far from ordinary, just like everything else about Lewis’s life. From their weird first meeting to their beautiful wedding ceremony in Hawaii, their love story proves that opposites really do attract. April has become the anchor that keeps Lewis stable in a sport where mental toughness is just as important as physical strength.

How Did Derrick Lewis Meet His Future Wife?

Most couples have cute stories about how they met at coffee shops or through mutual friends. But Derrick Lewis and April Davis’ story is very unconventional. The whole thing started when Lewis’s cousin Kendrick decided to play matchmaker and introduced them over the phone. Now, most people would probably start with small talk about the weather or hobbies, but not Lewis. His opening line was something along the lines of telling April to check out his Myspace picture while announcing, “I’m really black!”

April’s first reaction was pretty much what anyone would expect. She thought he was completely weird. But here’s the thing about Lewis: his strange sense of humor actually works on people. Instead of hanging up or blocking his number, April found herself laughing and playing along with his bizarre conversation style. The very next day, Lewis showed up at her house unannounced, which could have been either really romantic or really creepy depending on how you look at it. Fortunately for both of them, April was charmed by his eagerness and boldness.

Derrick Lewis' wife April recalls the humble beginnings of the knockout king 👑

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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) December 27, 2021

Their relationship grew from there, with Lewis’s unfiltered personality somehow meshing perfectly with April’s more grounded approach to life. They got married in 2017 during a beautiful ceremony in Honolulu, Hawaii, surrounded by family and friends. Since then, they have built a solid family together with two sons and a daughter.

Derrick Lewis’s Famous Loving Messages Post Fight

One of the things that makes Derrick Lewis such a fan favorite is his complete honesty about everything, including his personal life. After his fights, whether he wins or loses, Lewis has become famous for making some pretty direct comments about what he wants to do when he gets home to his wife. These aren’t exactly family friendly statements, but they show just how much he loves and misses April when he is away competing.

Hero of the night is Derrick Lewis 😂 “how will you celebrate?”
“Probably gonna go home and throw my wife’s legs up in the air” pic.twitter.com/KOyl5MPEi7
— Amy (@AmyMMA) October 7, 2018

🗣️ Daniel Cormier: “What do you want next?”

🗣️ Derrick Lewis: “I want my wife next. It’s gonna be a lot of ground and pound.” 😭😭😭 #UFCNashville pic.twitter.com/eVf7aLcuoz
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) July 13, 2025

Lewis has never been shy about expressing his physical desires for his wife during post fight interviews (UFC Nashville was the latest!). While some people might find his directness a bit much, most fans love his honesty and the fact that he’s not trying to be someone he’s not!

(Image Credit: Mark Zaleski / The Tennessean – Imagn Images)

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I am a dedicated MMA and Boxing content writer at The Playoffs. I was instantly hooked on MMA after watching the fight between Lyoto Machida vs. Gegard Mousasi back in 2014, and since then, i have been an avid writer with a deep love for the sport and its techniques, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the sport. My favorite aspect of working at The Playoffs is the creative freedom it provides. The diverse range of topics, from listicles and SEO to news articles, keeps me engaged and motivates me to continuously improve my skills! I aim to capture the excitement of the combat sports world in my writing, acting as the middleman between fighters and their die-hard fans. It is kind of like a referee, but with words!