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Josh Hokit prepares to face Derrick Lewis on June 14

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:03 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Josh Hokit prepares to face Derrick Lewis on June 14
Summary

Josh Hokit (9-0) will fight Derrick Lewis (29-13) at UFC White House: Freedom 250 on June 14. Hokit views this matchup as a step down in competition, expressing more interest in a potential future fight with Alex Pereira, who is scheduled for the co-main event. Hokit believes fighting on the historic card at the White House will enhance his chances for that fight. He is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Curtis Blaydes, while Lewis recently suffered a stoppage loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta, ending his knockout streak.

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  • •Hokit fights Lewis on June 14 at UFC White House: Freedom 250.
  • •Hokit believes the fight with Lewis offers little value.
  • •Hokit is interested in a future match against Alex Pereira.
  • •Hokit recently won a unanimous decision against Curtis Blaydes.
  • •Lewis is looking to recover from a stoppage loss to Cortes-Acosta.
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  • 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Hokit believes Derrick Lewis matchup is step down in competition
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Josh Hokit believes a potential win over Derrick Lewis holds little value for him.

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