Dana White is not an enormous fan of Josh Hokit’s antics, however so long as the winner of UFC 327 produces, he will not have a lot of an issue with it.
Hokit had an excellent night time Saturday in Miami, defeating Curtis Blaydes by unanimous determination. Not solely did Hokit get the win and two bonuses, he additionally earned a spot on the UFC Freedom 250 card. He’ll face Derrick Lewis after President Donald Trump requested “The Black Beast” on his June 14 present.
Hokit had been drawing lots of consideration coming into UFC 327 because of his pre-fight antics during which he performed the function of a Mexican gangster and tried to tackle headliners Jiri Prochaska and Carlos Wolberg. Within the post-fight press convention, White stated Hokit’s efficiency outweighed any damaging emotions towards his character (h/t MMAFighting).
“I am one among them (who does not like his character),” White stated. “He led the discuss tonight. It isn’t my factor when folks come out and say silly issues and do some sort of crap, however I’ve nothing however respect for each of them tonight.
“That combat was unbelievable. You will not hear something from me about him once more. Like I stated, he lived as much as his phrase.”
White is not precisely loopy concerning the thought of what Hokit will do heading into the UFC’s White Home card, however that is all that issues if he leads to a barnburner with Lewis on combat night time.
“Yeah, I suppose (shrinks himself a bit),” White stated. “However as soon as he is within the cage, we neglect all about it.”
Hokit improved his skilled MMA report to 9-0. Blaydes entered UFC 327 ranked No. 5 within the UFC heavyweight rankings. Hokit has risen up the heavyweight ladder.
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