UFC's Derrick Lewis arrested for 136 mph reckless driving
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Harris County - UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis was arrested for misdemeanor reckless driving in northeast Harris County, according to court records.
The 38-year-old heavyweight fighter was allegedly driving at 136 mph in a 50 mph zone in a red Lamborghini. Lewis made unsafe lane changes and swerved in and out of lanes, according to authorities. It was also reported that school buses were on the road at the time.
Lewis, known for the most knockouts in UFC history, faces a court date on December 17th with defense attorney Edward Chernoff. He posted a $100 personal recognizance bond.
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Lewis was previously sentenced to five years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in 2004 on an aggravated assault charge.
He is scheduled to fight Jailton Almeida On November 4 in UFC Fight Night at the Ibirapuera Arena In São Paulo, Brazil.
