Josh Hokit immediately turns big win into UFC title-eliminator at White House

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Josh Hokit will face Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight title-eliminator at the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on June 14. This matchup follows Hokit’s recent victory at UFC 327, confirmed by UFC CEO Dana White.

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The UFC Freedom 250 fight card has received an athlete that is sure to create headlines and cause controversy in the lead-up to the special White House event this summer.

In the moments following UFC 327 Saturday night, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that winner Josh Hokit will square off with Derrick Lewis in a potential heavyweight title-eliminator.

The fight has been officially added to the June 14 event from the White House in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump was on-site for Saturday's event from Miami, Florida.

Josh Hokit earns quick return on UFC White House card

Hokit was all over the place in the days leading up to UFC 327, making Headlines for his comments on all things both professional and personal. He was not made available at the post-fight press conference due to having being transported to a medical facility after his win over Curtis Blaydes.

The win for Hokit, a 28-year-old from California, improved his record to 9-0 overall. He has fought three times in the UFC and four overall with the promotion including his 2025 win on Dana White's Contender Series.

Lewis, a fan favorite thanks to his knockout skills and post-fight antics, was finished by Waldo Cortes-Acosta in January, snapping a two-fight win streak. The Louisiana native is 29-13 overall, including a 3-3 mark over his last six.

UFC Freedom 250 card features pair of title matches

The UFC Freedom 250 card includes two championship matches, as Ilia Topuria defends his lightweight title against Justin Gaethje while Alex Pereira meets Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight crown. Other previously announced bouts include Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi, Kyle Daukaus vs. Bo Nickal, Michael Chandler vs. Mauricio Ruffy and Steve Garcia vs. Diego Lopes.