Derrick Lewis Jokingly Responds to Recent Reckless Driving Arrest: ‘That Ain’t Me’

Derrick Lewis isn’t taking his recent arrest for reckless driving too seriously.

“The Black Beast” was caught driving 136 miles per hour in a 50 mph zone while behind the wheel of a red Lamborhini in Harris County (Texas) last week. He reportedly passed a law enforcement officer while “weaving in and out of traffic and making unsafe lane changes.”

Lewis was given a $100 personal recognizance bond and released from custody the same day as his arrest. His next court date is scheduled for Dec. 27.

When asked about the incident during a media scrum ahead of UFC Fight Night 231 in Sao Paulo, Lewis responded in lighthearted fashion.

“Nah, I don’t even think that was me,” Lewis said. “That guy had hair. You seen the picture? I don’t got no hair. That ain’t me.”

Lewis’ remarks are in reference to the arrest report, which state that the man detained had black hair and was 6-foot-2, 215 pounds. Lewis is bald and weighed in at 264 pounds ahead of his most recent Octagon appearance.

While the arrest won’t affect Lewis’ status for his main event bout against Jailton Almeida on Saturday, reckless driving is a misdemeanor charge, and the Houston native could face up to 30 days in jail and a $200 fine.