UFC star Derrick Lewis is not convinced that he will fight on a potential map in the White House.
UFC Heavyweight Competent Derrick Lewis will try to continue his rise of the ranking this Saturday in UFC Nashville. Lewis and Tallison Teixeira Koppen An intriguing map with Stephen Thompson, Calvin Kattar and Nate Landwehr.
Lewis, the leader of the UFC of all time, is one of the biggest fan favorites of the promotion. His One-Punch knockout power and unique personality have led Lewis to give various UFC-Pay-per-View cards.
But if UFC CEO Dana White will take a fight card in the White House next year, Lewis will not hold his breath that he will be called to appear against another top heavyweight.
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Derrick Lewis believes that the American government would stop him to fight in the White House
US President Donald Trump reached the headlines earlier this month when he announced a UFC card in the White House of the White House next year to celebrate the 250 -year anniversary of the country of his independence. Various top names, including recently retired Jon Jones, are interested in the map on the map.
Lewis, who, after one of his most iconic knock -out victories, shouted President Trump, believes that some of his earlier violations will prevent him from fighting in the White House.
In a recent interview with MMA Junkie's Mike Bohn, Lewis explained why he doesn't get his hope in the UFC matchmakers who give him a call to fight in the White House.
“Yes, that's crazy, it would be so strange to fight in the White House, in the front garden?” Lewis said.
“I would certainly just think that they would not even approve me to be at the White House. I probably can't be 500 meters from the White House, they wouldn't leave me on the garden. [criminal] File.
“But it would be very nice to perform in the White House, it would be huge.”
Lewis was accused of serious abuse and appropriate after an incident only two weeks after he obtained his high school diploma. After having violated his probationary period, he was sentenced to five years in prison, but was released after 42 months.
Lewis has since reversed his life and has become one of the best heavyweight MMA hunters in the world. He wants to expand his UFC Knock record record against Teixeira this weekend and close to a potential title shot.
Derrick Lewis could come across Tom Aspinall with great performances at UFC Nashville
After Tom Aspinall became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the UFC after the abrupt retirement of Jones, the first undisputed Challenger of Aspinall is uncertain. Lewis could possibly get his name in the mix with a triumphant version this weekend, because he is one of the few top 10 contenders with which Aspinall has not confronted.
Aspinall has not fought anymore since he defended the interim heavyweight title against Curtis Blaydes on UFC 304 last July. He repeatedly suggested an impending announcement by the UFC for his next opponent.
A matchup between Aspinall and Lewis would be fireworks, especially in a potentially fight on the lawn of the White House. But the first things first for Lewis while he prepares for the highest hunter at the UFC selection this weekend.