Josh Hokit immediately turns big win into UFC title-eliminator at White House
Heavyweights Josh Hokit, Derrick Lewis added to UFC Freedom 250.
Josh Hokit immediately turns big win into UFC title-eliminator at White House originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The UFC Freedom 250 fight card has received an athlete that is sure to create headlines and cause controversy in the lead-up to the special White House event this summer.
In the moments following UFC 327 Saturday night, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that winner Josh Hokit will square off with Derrick Lewis in a potential heavyweight title-eliminator. The fight has been officially added to the June 14 event from the White House in Washington, D. C.
President Donald Trump was on-site for Saturday's event from Miami, Florida. Dana White announcing Josh Hokit vs Derrick Lewis. pic.
twitter. com/x2lWTfabQx ā Jed I. Goodman Ā© (@jedigoodman) April 12, 2026 Josh Hokit earns quick return on UFC White House card Hokit was all over the place in the days leading up to UFC 327 , making Headlines for his comments on all things both professional and personal.