Derrick Lewis is back under scrutiny and for all the wrong reasons. Lewis was recently slated to face Brazilian Jailton Almeida to headline the UFC Sao Paulo event. Lewis after a long time has broken his losing streak by defeating Marcos Rogerio de Lima by TKO in 33 seconds at UFC 291. However, that is not the biggest headline as Derrick Lewis has now been charged with rash driving ahead of his face off.

The Knockout King had been going through a rough patch, suffering a series of losses before his victory against De Lima. Lewis had consistently aspired to claim the heavyweight championship, but success had eluded him time and again. His path to the UFC’s heavyweight title now goes through Almeida. However, after the arrest will he be able to compete further? Let’s find out.

Derrick Lewis arrested for reckless driving

Derrick Lewis finds himself ensnared in a web of legal complications mere days before his imminent bout. As per an ABC13 report, ‘The Black Beast’ underwent a brief detention, subsequently securing his liberty through a $100 personal recognizance bond. Lewis was apprehended for propelling his red Lamborghini at a speed of 136 miles per hour within a 50 mph zone in the city of Houston, Texas. His vehicular maneuvers were reported to be perilously weaving through lanes.

A court appearance has been slated for the 27th of December, and Lewis finds himself confronting a misdemeanor charge concerning his heedless operation of the vehicle. It should be noted that Lewis has a kick for speed and velocity. The reports suggested that ‘The Black Beast’ was clocking thrice the actual speed limit.

Lewis is set to fight on November 4th, in a bout that is significant for his career. The arrest came 10 days before Lewis is scheduled to headline UFC Fight Night in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday. Luckily, it did not prevent him from traveling to Brazil for the event.

Interestingly, Israel Adesanya was also arrested just days before his fight against Sean Strickland for driving under influence. Nonetheless, Derrick Lewis’s arrest has caused a flurry among combat sports enthusiasts.

Fans react to Derrick Lewis’s arrest

As soon as the news surfaced on the internet, it caused a storm among fans. They took to social media to express their varied opinions. Some of the comments of the fans are as follows:-

Officer i just decided to throw some bullsh*t

What can’t the black beast do

Lewis by Let me throw some bullsh*t at him see if it lands 

Reckless driving  cops hating, let bro whip the lambo

Reckless driving isn’t even a real crime get off his hot ba**s

He let the judge off with a warning

What’s wit UFC fighters have sh*t happen to them before fights

Based on the reactions of the fans, not all of them were amused by the reckless behavior portrayed by the fighters in recent times. After Adesanya, this is the second time a fighter has been arrested just days before their fight.

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