UFC 327 simply wrapped up, however there’s some recent information for followers concerning the White Home card.
A heavyweight showdown between Josh Hokit and Derrick Lewis has been added to the UFC Freedom 250 occasion on June 14th on the South Garden of the White Home.
Earlier tonight, Hokit dismantled Curtis Blaydes in an all-out effort, delivering a efficiency that impressed not solely UFC executives however even U.S. President Donald Trump, who was in attendance on the occasion.
The 28-year-old raised his hand on the finish of the third spherical, incomes himself a spot on the cardboard of a lifetime. Thanks President Trump and Joe Rogan.
Dana White introduced the Lewis vs. Hokit match throughout a livestream.
“(After President Trump nominated Derrick Lewis for the June 14 card) I left and referred to as Derrick Lewis. ‘Derrick, the President simply requested me why you are not on the (White Home) card. Do you wish to battle on the White Home card? He mentioned, ‘In fact I’ll.'” Thank the President. I wish to do it. Then the battle of Hokit begins. He beats the No. 5 man on this planet and Joe Rogan says, “Is there nonetheless room on the White Home card?” We went again and talked to him. Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis was simply added to the White Home card within the final 10 minutes. ”
He added:
“President Trump constructed half of that battle and (Joe) Rogan constructed the opposite half. Each accepted and agreed to the battle. So we’re including yet another to the White Home (card): Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis.”
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Within the post-fight press convention, White confessed that he didn’t wish to battle any extra on the UFC Freedom 250 card, however President Trump was eager to have him battle Derrick Lewis on June 14th.
The UFC chief additionally added that he hopes Josh Hokitt does not get harm after the Blaydes battle. As a result of it could completely suck if an damage compelled essentially the most entertaining heavyweight on the roster out of a White Home occasion.
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