Jul 29, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Derrick Lewis (red gloves) responds to beating Marcos Rogerio De Lima (blue gloves) throughout UFC 291 at Delta. Necessary Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
October 31, 2023 7:20 pm ET
UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis deals with a charge for negligent driving obtained 10 days prior to his UFC Fight Night 231 centerpiece Saturday vs. Jailton Almeida.
Lewis, 38, was apprehended Wednesday, Oct. 25, and charged with a misdemeanor, according to court records.
Harris County (Texas) authorities declare Lewis drove 136 miles per hour in a 50 miles per hour zone, according to ABC 13 HoustonThe department likewise stated Lewis, who was driving a red Lamborghini, made risky lane modifications while he weaved in and out of traffic.
Lewis was launched on $100 bond hours after his arrest. Lewis is due back in court Dec. 27.
The promo nor Lewis has actually talked about the matter at this time. Lewis is currently in Brazil, according to social networks.
Lewis (27-11 MMA, 18-9 UFC) will heading the UFC’s return occasion Saturday in São Paulo, Brazil versus increasing heavyweight Almeida (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC). “The Black Beast” is the UFC’s all-time knockout leader.
For more on the card, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion center for UFC Fight Night 231
Make certain to check out the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of combined martial arts.
