Josh Hokitt remained undefeated with little bother after dominating Derrick Lewis at UFC White Home on Sunday.
The at all times outspoken heavyweight attacked from the leap, knocking Lewis down and brutalizing him on the bottom. Within the second spherical, Hokitt had Lewis at his mercy, persevering with to hit him with overhand rights that landed at will.
Lastly, Hokit put collectively an important mixture to knock Lewis down, and the assault continued till the referee saved Lewis from additional hurt, ending the bout at 4:09 of the second spherical.
“I am a person with a plan. I am a beast able to feast,” Hokit exclaimed after his victory. “Now hear, Alex Pereira, I need to speak to you about your mother.”
Earlier than the decision, Hokit started the match with a sequence of kicks, going to the legs, then up once more and in the direction of the pinnacle. Lewis was simply ready for his second to unleash in opposition to a smaller however a lot quicker heavyweight.
A intelligent takedown from Hokit despatched Lewis to the bottom and he started to dish out some nasty floor and pound. Punches continued to slide via Lewis’ protection, and it appeared like “The Black Beast” might do little on the bottom.
A tough elbow from Hokit induced Lewis to attempt to arise, however he rapidly fell to the bottom once more, blood beginning to movement from the lower to his head. Hokit moved to mount and continued to throw punches till rolling into an armbar submission.
Lewis had little protection, however as time expired within the opening spherical, Hokit was unable to increase his arms any additional.
On the restart, Hokitt fired a lead jab and appeared for an additional takedown, however this time Lewis hit him with an uppercut and escaped. Hokit additionally attacked Lewis with fast combos, knocking him off his toes.
One other proper hand stabbed Lewis, and Hokit might odor blood within the water.
When Hokit pushed Lewis again into the cage, he used some nice soiled boxing to destroy the Knockout King and punish him with punches. Hokit stepped ahead and delivered one other mixture that crushed Lewis and knocked him to the bottom.
Hokit continued to pound till the referee was pressured to cease the combat.
Presently 10-0 in his profession and with a 4-0 file within the UFC, Hokitt seems to be like a reliable menace at heavyweight, however on Sunday Lewis positively appeared like he was nearing the top of his profession. That mentioned, there is no doubt that Hokit will generate a variety of buzz when he fights, and his choices are restricted earlier than he knocks on the door of a title shot within the UFC.
