Bevon Lewis
| Bevon Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bevon Kareem Lewis[1] May 5, 1991 Gardena, California, United States |
| Other names | The Extraordinary Gentleman |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 227 lb (103 kg; 16 st 3 lb) |
| Division | Welterweight Middleweight Heavyweight |
| Reach | 79 in (201 cm)[2] |
| Fighting out of | Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States |
| Team | Jackson-Wink MMA (2016–2019)[3][4] |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 8 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Bevon Kareem Lewis[1] (born May 5, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division. A professional since 2015, he has also competed for Professional Fighters League (PFL), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) and Xtreme Caged Combat.
Background
Bevon Kareem Lewis was born on May 5, 1991, in Gardena, California. Growing up, he frequently moved and switched schools, which kept him from establishing a steady sports background. He did not participate in organized athletics during his school years.
After graduating from high school, Lewis became interested in mixed martial arts as a way to learn how to fight and defend himself. What began as self-defense training soon developed into a deep passion for the sport, leading him to pursue MMA full-time. Since then, his primary focus has been his fighting career, while also exploring interests outside of competition.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
With an amateur record of 12–2, Lewis turned pro in 2015[3] where he fought most of his early professional fights primarily in the Legacy Fighting Alliance and Xtreme Caged Combat.
Lewis made his first appearances in Dana White's Contender Series 8 web-series program on August 29, 2017, facing Elias Urbina where he won the fight via technical knockout and signed to a development league contract.[5]
After a win over Collin Huckbody on April 27, 2018 at LFA 38[6] via a unanimous decision,[7] Lewis made his second appearance in Dana White's Contender Series 12 where faced Alton Cunningham on July 10, 2018[8][9] and won the fight via a technical knockout out in round one and was awarded a contract with UFC.[10]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Lewis made his UFC debut on December 29, 2018 against Uriah Hall at UFC 232.[11] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round.[12]
His next fight came on June 8, 2018 at UFC 238 against Darren Stewart.[13] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[14]
Lewis was scheduled to face Alen Amedovski on May 28, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos.[15] However, Amedovski was forced pulled out of the event citing injury and was replaced by Dequan Townsend.[16] Lewis won the fight via unanimous decision.[17]
Lewis faced Trevin Giles on November 7, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira.[18] He lost the fight via technical knockout.[19]
The UFC announced Lewis's release from the promotion on November 13, 2020.[20]
Post-UFC career
Lewis headlined PFL Challenger Series 6 in a heavyweight bout against Marcelo Nunes on March 25, 2022.[21] He lost the bout via arm-triangle choke in the second round.[22]
Lewis made his Light Heavyweight debut against Ozzy Diaz on May 17, 2024 in the Main Event of LFA 184. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[23]
Personal life
Outside of mixed martial arts, Lewis has expressed a passion for drawing, often using art as a creative outlet apart from training and competition. He also values giving back to others and has a strong interest in working with and supporting children, which he views as an important part of his life beyond fighting.
In addition to his athletic career, Lewis is an entrepreneur. Together with his brother, he co-founded AASPEC.
His moniker "The Extraordinary Gentleman" was coined by MMA pioneer Pat Miletich.
Mixed martial arts record
| 14 matches | 8 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 4 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 8–6 | Devin Clark | Decision (split) | LFA 214 | August 15, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | Heavyweight bout. |
| Loss | 7–6 | Julius Walker | TKO (punches) | Synergy FC 16 | November 16, 2024 | 1 | 3:30 | Springfield, Missouri, United States | For the Synergy FC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Loss | 7–5 | Ozzy Diaz | TKO (punches) | LFA 184 | May 17, 2024 | 2 | 3:24 | Commerce, California, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. |
| Loss | 7–4 | Marcelo Nunes | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | PFL Challenger Series 6 | March 25, 2022 | 2 | 2:39 | Orlando, Florida, United States | Heavyweight debut. |
| Loss | 7–3 | Trevin Giles | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira | November 7, 2020 | 3 | 1:26 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Dequan Townsend | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos | January 25, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Darren Stewart | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 238 | June 8, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Uriah Hall | KO (punch) | UFC 232 | December 29, 2018 | 3 | 1:32 | Inglewood, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Alton Cunningham | TKO (knees) | Dana White's Contender Series 12 | July 27, 2018 | 1 | 3:01 | Las Vegas, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Collin Huckbody | Decision (unanimous) | LFA 38 | April 27, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Elias Urbina | KO (punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 8 | August 29, 2017 | 2 | 2:47 | Las Vegas, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Sonny Yohn | Decision (unanimous) | LFA 10 | April 21, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Pueblo, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Kristopher Gratalo | KO (punches) | Xtreme Caged Combat 24 | April 30, 2016 | 3 | 0:52 | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States | Middleweight debut. |
| Win | 1–0 | Aaron Aschendorf | Decision (unanimous) | House of Fame 4 | October 29, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | Welterweight debut. |
See also
References
- ^ a b Mixed martial arts show results Date: November 7, 2020
- ^ a b "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ a b c Nick Grinups (July 1, 2018). "Sherdog Prospect Watch: Bevon Lewis". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
- ^ Rick Wright (January 26, 2020). "MMA: mixed results for Albuquerque fighters". ABQ Journal.
- ^ Mercado, Eddie (2017-08-29). "Contender Series week 8 results and highlights: Three get UFC deals". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ "If it seems like LFA 38's Bevon Lewis is emulating some of Jon Jones' moves, it's because he probably is". MMA Junkie. 2018-04-27. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ "LFA 38 Results & Highlights: Jeff Hughes Defends the Heavyweight Belt | MMAWeekly.com". Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos. 2018-04-28. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ Stumberg, Patrick L. (2018-12-24). "UFC 232: New Blood - Bevon Lewis". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ Fiedel, Michael (2019-06-04). "Alton Cunningham: Contender Series fight is "going to be violent"". The Body Lock. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ Doyle, Dave (2018-07-10). "DWTNCS results: Bevon Lewis, Jordan Espinosa land UFC contracts". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ "Uriah Hall vs. Bevon Lewis set for UFC 232 in Las Vegas". MMAjunkie. 2018-10-19. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ Doyle, Dave (2018-12-29). "UFC 232 results: Uriah Hall scores stunning knockout of Bevon Lewis". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ Marcel Dorff (23 March 2019). "Twee nieuwe gevechten toegevoegd aan UFC Greenville inclusief "The Extraordinary Gentleman"" (in Dutch). Retrieved 2022-02-03.
- ^ "UFC 238 early prelims results: Chookagian, Xiaonan earn tough wins; Wineland scores KO". MMA Junkie. 2019-06-09. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2019-11-14). "Multiple Fights Added to January's UFC Raleigh Card". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ Marcel Dorff (2019-12-16). "Dequan Townsend replaces Alen Amedovski against Bevon Lewis during UFC Raleigh". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2022-02-03. (in Dutch)
- ^ McClory, Mike (2020-01-25). "UFC Raleigh Results: Bevon Lewis Grapples Way to Victory Over Dequan Townsend". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ Marcel Dorff (2020-08-21). "Trevin Giles vs. Bevon Lewis at UFC event on Nov. 7". mmadna.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2022-02-03.
- ^ Vreeland, Daniel (2020-11-07). "UFC Vegas 13 Results: Trevin Giles Wears Out, Finishes Bevon Lewis". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- ^ Martin, Adam (2020-11-13). "UFC begins roster purge by releasing three fighters including John Phillips". BjPenn.com. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
- ^ "Heavyweights set for PFL Challengers 6, including Bevon Lewis vs. Marcelo Nunes". MMAjunkie.com. February 3, 2020.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Professional Fighters League Signs Adam Keresh Following PFL Challenger Series 6 Stoppage". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
- ^ "LFA 184: Diaz vs. Lewis Full Results". 17 May 2024.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Bevon". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-03-10.