Josh Hokit critiques Derrick Lewis ahead of UFC Freedom 250 bout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Josh Hokit is set to face Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026, at the White House's South Lawn. Hokit expressed skepticism about Lewis' mental readiness following Lewis' loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta in January, where he felt Lewis 'gave up' during the fight. Hokit aims for a significant victory against the all-time leader in UFC knockouts, building confidence from a recent challenging match against Curtis Blaydes. The bout coincides with the celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
- •Hokit faces Lewis on June 14, 2026.
- •The event takes place at the White House to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
- •Hokit comes off a strong performance against Curtis Blaydes.
- •Lewis lost his last fight to Waldo Cortes-Acosta in January 2026.
- •Hokit believes Lewis' mindset may impact the upcoming fight.
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Freedom 250’s Josh Hokit believes ‘its hard to respect’ Derrick Lewis for ‘giving up’ in last fight
"“The Incredible Hok” doesn’t care about size. Red-hot Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight prospect-turned contender Josh Hokit collides with two-time Heavyweight title challenger Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 this weekend (Sun., June 14, 2026) on the White House’s South Lawn in Washington, D.C., to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. On paper, fighting Curtis Blaydes and […]
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