UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis might be one of many few individuals whose automotive one ought to try and steal. However, on Tuesday a thief did attempt to break into his SUV at round 9:30 AM native time in Houston however was knocked out by the 36-year-old.
Lewis, who is anticipated to tackle Francis Ngannou for the UFC Heavyweight Championship, instructed Houston police that after his exercise when he was making his manner again to the automobile, he heard banging noises and found the alleged thief.
Lewis then went on to movie the aftermath of the incident on his Instagram web page. Thereafter the alleged thief was taken to the hospital for therapy and was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon.
“Mr. Lewis says he went over to the suspect, struck him, placed him onto the ground until the police arrived. That’s the nicest way to put it,” stated Jodi Silva, a public data officer for the Houston Police Department, to MMA Fighting.
Lewis, a Louisiana native who resides in Houston, is anticipated to be the primary challenger for just lately topped heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. UFC President Dana White has stated that he expects the pair to struggle one another quickly.
Lewis holds a formidable 25-7 report in MMA and has received his final 4 fights. In truth, he has additionally beforehand defeated Ngannou again in 2018.
Speaking at UFC 262 earlier this month, Lewis stated he disliked Ngannou as a result of he made him ‘look fat’.