Josh Hokit ready for UFC Freedom 250 matchup against Derrick Lewis

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

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Josh Hokit faces Derrick Lewis Sunday at UFC Freedom 250, staged at the White House South Lawn. Hokit, who is 9-0, recently gained attention for his controversial behavior at a prior press conference and his dramatic victory over Curtis Blaydes in April. During the final news conference, Hokit sought to present a more subdued demeanor but often slipped into his larger-than-life persona. The event also features Ilia Topuria against Justin Gaethje in the main event. Both fighters weighed in ahead of the match, with oddsmakers listing Hokit as a heavy favorite.

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  • Hokit weighs in at 231 pounds, Lewis at 265 pounds.
  • Hokit is matched against Lewis in a highly anticipated fight.
  • The fight card includes Topuria vs. Gaethje as main event.
  • Hokit aims to control his outspoken alter ego during promotions.
  • Hokit previously defeated Curtis Blaydes, leading to this match.
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Sunday UFC Freedom 250 Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis, Steve Garcia vs. Diego Lopes, several other fights TV/STREAMING: Paramount+ WHEN: 6 p.m. Will the real Josh Hokit please stand up? That’s been a question unanswered thus far in the Albuquerque-based MMA heavyweight’s brief and chaotic career. “Stand up,” of course, has more than one meaning. In MMA, Hokit’s ...

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