Derrick Lewis, the UFC knockout king, takes on a golf challenge at Kingwood Country Club with MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, discussing his career and upcoming UFC Nashville event.
Derrick Lewis, the UFC’s knockout king, is back in action. This time, he’s stepping onto the greens, taking on the challenge of competitive golf. Quite the twist, right?
In the second episode of Swing Rounds, "The Black Beast" joins MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck at Kingwood Country Club’s Island Course. Just outside Houston, this nine-hole match unfolds on a stunning afternoon. Perfect for golf, wouldn’t you say?
Before his big fight at UFC Nashville on July 12, Lewis takes some swings on this legendary Texas course. He chats about his golf skills, his favorite fight, and that unforgettable knockout. Oh, and why he missed UFC Edmonton in November. Facing Tallison Teixeira on the summer Fight Night card? Yep, that’s on the table too.
And then there’s the Island Course’s iconic 18th hole. Known as “Golf’s Toughest Finishing Hole” by Golf Digest, it’s a beast. Dallas Morning News even ranks it among Texas’s 18 toughest. Can Lewis deliver a knockout here?
Catch all the action on MMA Fighting’s Swing Rounds in the video above. Huge thanks to The Clubs of Kingwood for letting us film on this incredible course.