Derrick Lewis joined Jim Norton and Matt Serra on the UFC Unfiltered podcast to discuss his upcoming bout with Ilir Latifi.
Lewis (22-7, 1NC), who is currently ranked fifth among UFC heavyweights, welcomes divisional newcomer Ilir Latifi at UFC 247 on February 8th 2020.
‘The Black Beast’ suggested that Ilir Latifi (14-7, 1NC) called for the bout because his camp (American Top Team) considers Lewis as an easy route to heavyweight success.
“Why do you think he [Latifi] took you? Do you think he thinks that he’s going to try to put you on the ground?