Derrick James Lewis, one of the seven siblings being born to a single mother, is a famous American professional mixed martial artist. He has often talked about his involvement in street fighting during his childhood. Derrick began his professional from in the year 2010 and has the record journey of competing for Bellator MMA and Legacy FC. Just like other martial artists, Derrick has got few interesting body arts that adorn his upper body. Let us see what they are!

“My advice to anyone that’s wanting to get their first tattoo, don’t go to Vegas and get it whenever you’re drunk or high off of bars and stuff like that. I don’t know, take bars and nothing like that, I do drink though.”

1. ‘Crown and Gloves’ Tattoo

Tattoo: Across his chest, there is a big crown inked followed by a pair of gloves under it.

Meaning: Crown is the symbol of victory, self-control, and triumph. Boxing Gloves on the other hand is the way of Derrick’s representation of his love for boxing and show that he is always motivated to defeat his competitors and win the game.

2. ‘Knock Out King’ Tattoo

Tattoo: On the top of his chest, derrick has got writing inked that says, ‘Knock Out King’.

Meaning: Derrick has been given the title of ‘Knock Out King’ because of his multiple victories and his way of knocking out his opponents. Derrick was speculated to have a bad childhood but, the way he envisioned his future even before actually living it is what the tattoo is about. Derrick is a total fighter when it comes to fighting the game inside the ring. He got this tattoo inked in 2018.

3. ‘Hard Time’ Tattoo

Tattoo: ‘Hard time’ is inked right above his navel.

5. ‘LORD KNOWS’ Tattoo

Tattoo: Across the outer side of his both forearms, Derrick has got the tattoo of the words, ‘LORD KNOWS’.

Meaning: Derrick got this tattoo to remember that God is above us and he is watching each action of ours. He knows about our intentions, our will, and our heart. Lord knows what our actions will be at every next moment.