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.<\/p>
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.<\/p>
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!”<\/em><\/p> 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.<\/p>