Jackson-Wink's Hokit gets spot on White House card
By Rick Wright
Published on April 12, 2026.
Josh Hokit, a heavyweight fighter from Jackson-Wink, has been added to the June 14 UFC Freedom Fights 250 card for the White House South Lawn. Hokit defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision on UFC 327 in Miami. He is scheduled to face another veteran UFC heavyweight, Derrick Lewis, and is the second Jackson-wink fighter to be selected for the Freedom Ffights card. Despite Hokit's controversial behavior and controversial statements, UFC President Dana White has decided not to criticise Hokit for his performance or behavior.
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