Josh Hokit will face Derrick Lewis in a newly added heavyweight fight at UFC Freedom 250, requested by President Trump. Hokit recently gained attention for his performance at UFC 327, while Lewis is a favorite of Trump and has a mixed recent fight record.
A seventh fight has been added to the UFC Freedom 250 lineup as heavyweights Josh Hokit and Derrick Lewis will clash in a matchup that came together at the request of President Donald Trump.
Hokit's performance against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 broke him into heavyweight contendership after two previous appearances against entry-level competition in Max Gimenis and Denzel Freeman. Hokit utilizes bizarre and controversial "alter-egos" to promote his fights, which garnered him much attention in the lead up to UFC 327.
Lewis was a fighter White has told media members on multiple occasions is one of president Donald Trump's favorite fighters, but was not included in the initial fight card. The White House event has deemed a celebration of the U.S.'s 250th anniversary, but it falls on Trump's birthday. Lewis, 41, is 3-2 in his most recent five fights.
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Hokit is a -250 favorite to get his hand raised at the White House. Lewis currently sits at +205 as the underdog.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis: UFC Freedom 250 odds, info
The specific odds for the fight have not been detailed, but both fighters are expected to bring significant competitive energy to the matchup.
The fight was added at the request of President Donald Trump, coinciding with the event's celebration of the U.S.'s 250th anniversary.
Derrick Lewis has a recent fight record of 3 wins and 2 losses in his last five bouts.
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