Derrick
Lewis isn’t taking his
recent arrest for reckless driving too seriously.
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“The Black Beast” was caught driving 136 miles per hour in a 50 mph
zone while behind the wheel of a red Lamborhini in Harris County
(Texas) last week. He reportedly passed a law enforcement officer
while “weaving in and out of traffic and making unsafe lane
changes.”
Lewis was given a $100 personal recognizance bond and released from
custody the same day as his arrest. His next court date is
scheduled for Dec. 27.
When asked about the incident during a media scrum ahead of
UFC Fight Night 231 in Sao Paulo, Lewis responded in
lighthearted fashion.
“Nah, I don’t even think that was me,” Lewis said. “That guy had
hair. You seen the picture? I don’t got no hair. That ain’t
me.”
Lewis’ remarks are in reference to the arrest report, which state
that the man detained had black hair and was 6-foot-2, 215 pounds.
Lewis is bald and weighed in at 264 pounds ahead of his most recent
Octagon appearance.
While the arrest won’t affect Lewis’ status for his main event bout
against Jailton
Almeida on Saturday, reckless driving is a misdemeanor charge,
and the Houston native could face up to 30 days in jail and a $200
fine.