In just 4 days, we are set for the first event of this month, where we will witness Derrick Lewis facing off against Jailton Almeida at UFC Fight Night. Fight fans were excited for this showdown as the UFC returned after a week-long break. However, this excitement was dampened when Lewis was recently arrested for reckless driving, casting a cloud of doubt over the fight event. Will it still happen or not? Let’s delve into the details.
UFC Fight Night- Derrick Lewis Upcoming Bout Status Against Jailton Almeida in Doubt After He Got Arrested
Reports suggest that UFC heavyweight fighter Lewis got into trouble in North East Harris County for reckless driving. Allegedly, he was driving his Lamborghini at 136 miles per hour in an area where the speed limit is only 50 mph. The complaint against Lewis claims he drove his car at high-speed driving and he changed lanes recklessly.
Reported by ABC 13, Lewis was granted a $100 personal recognizance bond and was released from custody on the same day as his arrest. His next court appearance is set for December 27. Consequently, his arrest won’t dampen his upcoming fight which is set in Brazil this weekend against Almeida. Yes, despite his arrest, his fight is still on for this weekend.
Leading up to the upcoming event, Lewis has a record of 27 wins, 11 losses, and 1 no contest, while Almeida holds a record of 19 wins and 2 losses. Lewis’s last fight was undeniably one of the standout moments of the year, where he delivered a powerful knee kick at UFC 291. So fans are excited to see what he’ll bring on the table this time.
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UFC Fight Night Card
- Jailton Almeida vs Derrick Lewis
- Gabriel Bonfim vs Nicolas Dalby
- Rodrigo Nascimento vs Dontale Mayes
- Caio Borralho vs Nursulton Ruziboev
- Rodolfo Vieira vs Armen Petrosyan
- Ismael Bonfim vs Vinc Pichel
Prelims
- Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics
- Victor Hugo Silva vs Daniel Marcos
- Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs Rinat Fakhretdinov
- Vitor Petrino vs Modestas Bukauskas
- Angela Hill vs Denise Gomes
- Eduarda Moura vs Montserrat Ruiz
- Kaue Fernandes vs Marc Diakiese
Editors pick
