UFC adds Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis to Freedom 250 event at White House in June
By Brandon Wise
Published on April 12, 2026.
Josh Hokit has been added to the upcoming Freedom 250 event at the White House, following his biggest win of his career. The event will take place in June, following a successful fight against Curtis Blaydes where the two men combined to land 354 significant strikes, a new three-round heavyweight record and the third most combined significant strikes in any three-around match. Hokit is now 9-0 in his MMA career with three wins under the UFC.
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