Josh Hokit confronts Derrick Lewis in intense weigh-in standoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:27 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
During the ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC Freedom 250, Josh Hokit confronted Derrick Lewis in a heated standoff. Lewis weighed in at 265 pounds, while Hokit came in lighter at 231 pounds. Their intense face-off included Hokit pointing at Lewis, who pushed back before security intervened. Hokit warned Lewis that he would find him after the fight to continue their confrontation. This matchup follows Lewis's previous loss at UFC 324, where he faced criticism for his performance against Waldo Cortes-Acosta. The event is generating excitement among fans, who have dubbed it the 'people’s main event.'
- •Hokit and Lewis have an intense pre-fight confrontation at weigh-ins.
- •Derrick Lewis weighs in at 265 pounds; Hokit at 231 pounds.
- •Hokit warns Lewis about a possible post-fight confrontation.
- •Lewis previously lost to Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324.
- •The fight is scheduled for UFC Freedom 250.
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"Josh Hokit has made it clear that he’s not expecting Derrick Lewis to back down tomorrow night, telling him directly that this is a fight he doesn’t plan to walk away from. Back in January at UFC 324, Lewis took some criticism for his performance against Waldo Cortes-Acosta, where he hit the canvas twice before losing in the second round.
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