Josh Hokit earns second-round TKO over Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250
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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

At UFC Freedom 250, Josh Hokit defeated Derrick Lewis by TKO in the second round on June 15, 2026, held at the White House South Lawn. Hokit frustrated Lewis with aggressive striking and effective ground control. After a strong first round where he mounted Lewis and landed significant strikes, Hokit continued to dominate in the second round, eventually knocking Lewis down and prompting referee Herb Dean to stop the fight at 4:09. This victory improves Hokit's record to 4-0, continuing his undefeated trajectory.
- •Hokit scored a second-round TKO against Lewis.
- •The fight took place on June 15, 2026, at the White House.
- •Hokit established dominance with strong punches and ground control.
- •Lewis struggled to counter Hokit's offense and appeared fatigued.
- •Hokit's record now stands at 4-0.
- 3:03 AMCBS Sports — Josh Hokit bashes exhausted Derrick Lewis for second-round TKO at UFC Freedom 250
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Hokit destroys Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250
"UFC Freedom 250 featured a heavyweight clash between undefeated rising star Josh Hokit and the knockout king Derrick Lewis. The bout was a late addition to the fight card. President Donald Trump requested Lewis be featured on the historic event. Hokit had just picked up the biggest win of his ...
"Hokit remained undefeated by frustrating and exhausting Lewis on the White House South Lawn
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External links- CBS SportsJun 15, 2026, 3:03 AMJosh Hokit bashes exhausted Derrick Lewis for second-round TKO at UFC Freedom 250
Hokit remained undefeated by frustrating and exhausting Lewis on the White House South Lawn
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 2:51 AMJosh Hokit destroys Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250
UFC Freedom 250 featured a heavyweight clash between undefeated rising star Josh Hokit and the knockout king Derrick Lewis. The bout was a late addition to the fight card. President Donald Trump requested Lewis be featured on the historic event. Hokit had just picked up the biggest win of his ...
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