Derrick Lewis, record holder for KO victories in UFC heavyweights stopped a man who tried to steal his car, this Tuesday, May 18 in Houston. The man was taken to hospital before being arrested.
Derrick Lewis is one of those people who shouldn’t be looking for trouble. However, this Tuesday, May 18, a man still tried to steal the car of the MMA fighter. The scene took place in Houston, Texas, United States. In addition, Derrick Lewis has a rather impressive CV. Indeed, he holds the record for victories by KO (12) in the heavyweight category.
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At around 9:30 a.m. Lewis hears noises coming from the driver’s side of his car. On leaving, the latter discovers that the man is trying to get into his vehicle using a screwdriver.
Jodi Silva, a public information officer for the Houston Police Department, reported the fighter’s statements: “ Mr Lewis says he went to the suspect, punched him, held him down until the police arrived. […] This is the polite way to put it. »
The suspected thief was first taken to hospital before being taken into custody in the afternoon. Derrick Lewis spoke on the networks by sharing the arrest of the suspect by the police. He also shared a photo of his hand, slightly damaged by the blows he allegedly dealt the thief.
Current UFC heavyweight number 2, Derrick Lewis said to be next fighter to face Francis Ngannou, reigning champion. Also, UFC President Dana White recently indicated that an official announcement will be made very soon. The two heavyweights have already met in July 2018. In a three-round fight, it was Lewis who won by unanimous decision. Today, the latter is on a four-game winning streak.
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