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Derrick Lewis battles Josh Hokit in a UFC White House undercard bout added at President Donald Trump’s request; Lewis dismisses Hokit’s trash talk, focuses on a strong performance after a recent TKO loss and a cleared back injury, and vows to be professional so as not to let the President down while eyeing more knockout glory (16 in UFC).
UFC confirmed Josh Hokit will join the White House fight week press conference in Washington, D.C., alongside Derrick Lewis for the June 14 bout, after an initial listing error; Hokit’s rising profile and brash persona keep him in headlines as Trump’s personal request helped bring Lewis onto the card.
Derrick Lewis described UFC White House press conference as one of the craziest he’s been involved in after Josh Hokit, adopting a pro‑wrestling persona, peppered the stage with rhyming insults. Hokit’s antics drew ire from Ilia Topuria and led to his removal from the presser. Lewis said he couldn’t hear Hokit and doesn’t know much about him. The event, set for June 14, features Topuria vs. Gaethje in the headlining lightweight bout.
Max Holloway urged UFC fighters to band together to push for higher pay, arguing that individual bargaining leads to undercuts that hurt everyone. He cited Jon Jones' $30 million demand for a Ngannou fight and Derrick Lewis's lower counteroffer as examples of how rivalries and price-sniping can drag down the whole roster, stressing fighters must know their worth and stand with peers who push for fair compensation.
Derrick Lewis and Waldo Cortes-Acosta had to be separated by Dana White and security after a heated final face-off at UFC 324, reportedly sparked by a comment about Cortes-Acosta’s mother; the heavyweight bout remains on the main card, with a combined weigh-in total of about 525.5 lb as tensions ran high.
Referee Jason Herzog reflected on his controversial stoppage in the UFC Nashville main event, where Derrick Lewis quickly KO'ed Tallison Teixeira. Herzog considered the stoppage a little early after discussing with veteran referee John McCarthy, who noted Herzog's concern about Teixeira's health and the possibility of a cage grab foul. The fight's ending remains debated, highlighting the challenges referees face in ensuring fighter safety while maintaining fairness.
Derrick Lewis, known for his knockout power, defeated Tallison Teixeira in 35 seconds at UFC Nashville, claiming Teixeira as the most disliked opponent due to trash talk and a smile he found irritating, despite being an underdog.
Derrick Lewis won his UFC Nashville fight with a quick knockout and celebrated by mimicking urination, mooning the crowd, and making a humorous speech, which he explained was in response to trash talk from his opponent. The fight was marked by controversy over the stoppage, with Lewis criticizing the opponent's illegal fence grabbing and the referee's decision to end the fight early. Lewis's celebration and comments have added to his reputation as a fearless and entertaining fighter.
Derrick Lewis quickly defeated Tallison Teixeira in 35 seconds at UFC Nashville, ending Teixeira's undefeated streak and showcasing Lewis's continued dominance in the heavyweight division, with a celebratory display after his victory.
Derrick Lewis, at 40, demonstrated his continued relevance in the heavyweight division with a controversial 35-second TKO victory over Tallison Teixeira at UFC on ESPN 70, extending his knockout record and earning reactions from the MMA community.
UFC Fight Night in Nashville features Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira in the main event, with weigh-in results showing Lewis at 261 lbs and Teixeira at 259 lbs, along with several other bouts including Calvin Kattar vs. Steve Garcia. The event is scheduled for July 12 at Bridgestone Arena, available on ESPN and ESPN+.
Derrick Lewis is set to face Rodrigo Nascimento in the main event of UFC St. Louis on May 11. Lewis, coming off a lopsided decision loss, aims to bounce back, while Nascimento, with a 4-1 UFC record, competes in his first UFC main event after earning three straight decision wins.
Jailton Almeida responds to criticism of his cautious approach in his UFC Sao Paulo victory over Derrick Lewis, stating that his strategy was to control Lewis through grappling. Despite not being able to secure a knockout, Almeida was happy with his performance and is ready to fight any opponent. While some criticized the lack of action in the fight, Almeida highlighted his ability to consistently take Lewis down. He expressed interest in being a backup fighter for the upcoming UFC 295 event in case of any last-minute dropouts.
Jailton Almeida and Derrick Lewis had a respectful final faceoff at the ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 231. Almeida, undefeated since joining the UFC, will face former title challenger Lewis in the main event. Almeida has defeated all five of his opponents by stoppage, while Lewis has had ups and downs since his title challenge in 2018.
Derrick Lewis arrives in Sao Paulo for his heavyweight headliner against Jailton Almeida at UFC Sao Paulo. Lewis, known for his knockout power, will face a challenge in Almeida's takedown attempts. Former UFC welterweight Dan Hardy suggests that Lewis needs to adapt his style if taken down, as his current method of getting up leaves him vulnerable. Lewis looks to add to his UFC record of most knockouts at 14, while Almeida aims to maintain his undefeated UFC record with five wins and five finishes.