Josh Hokit breaks silence after making history at UFC 327

Josh Hokit has emerged as a serious contender in the heavyweight division since forcing his way into the UFC just five months ago.

With a strong collegiate wrestling background, the 28-year-old brings invaluable experience into his early years in mixed martial arts, allowing him to fall back on his grappling if needed when taking a striking-focused approach. Six straight finishes to begin his tenure in the sport, including one on the Contender Series, earned him a place in the UFC, and it didn't take long for him to establish himself among the world's best.

Back-to-back knockout wins to start life inside the octagon demanded viewers' attention, but his most recent outing earned the respect of his peers.

Josh Hokit plays a wild, larger-than-life character who is either loved or hated by fans of the sport. But no matter where their allegiance lies, nobody can deny the talent and heart that were on display during his gritty three-round war with Curtis Blaydes. Both Hokit and Blaydes were hurt multiple times throughout the 15-minute affair, which resulted in the first decision victory of Hokit's career.

Likely battling his way into the title picture after his last performance, Hokit impressed the masses and earned himself both the fight of the night and performance of the night bonuses for his showing at UFC 327. Hearing that his bank account had been hit with an extra $200k, which is the first double bonus of the new $100k bonus era, the California native was quick to react on social media.

"Just got back from the hospital... No broken bones 'cuz I'm made of steel," Hokit wrote in a post on X. "Y'all are welcome. 200k."

The good news keeps rolling for Josh Hokit, who has been handed the opportunity of a lifetime. Donald Trump's love for Derrick Lewis and Hokit's win streak, topped off with a fight of the year contender, made it difficult for Dana White and the matchmakers not to make an addition to the already-stacked UFC White House card.

Confirmed by Dana White, Hokit vs. Lewis will be the seventh, and likely final addition, to UFC Freedom Fights 250.