Derrick Lewis Added to UFC Freedom Fights 250 at Trump's Request
Urged by Trump, UFC adds Lewis-Hokit to WH card
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Derrick Lewis, the all-time knockout leader in UFC history, will fight Josh Hokit at UFC Freedom Fights 250 on June 14, following a request from President Donald Trump. The matchup was confirmed after Hokit’s recent victory over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 in Miami.
- 01Derrick Lewis will face Josh Hokit in a heavyweight fight at UFC Freedom Fights 250.
- 02The matchup was requested by President Donald Trump during UFC 327.
- 03Lewis holds the record for the most knockouts in UFC history with 16.
- 04Josh Hokit is undefeated in his UFC career, now standing at 3-0.
- 05Lewis is coming off a knockout loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta in January.
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Derrick Lewis, known for his record of 16 knockouts, will compete against Josh Hokit at the upcoming UFC Freedom Fights 250 on June 14. This decision was influenced by President Donald Trump, who expressed his desire to see Lewis on the card during UFC 327, where Hokit secured a victory over Curtis Blaydes. UFC CEO Dana White relayed Trump's request to Lewis, who eagerly accepted the fight. Lewis, with a career record of 29 wins and 13 losses, was previously overlooked for the event but is now set to showcase his skills against the undefeated Hokit, who has a record of 3-0 since joining the UFC in 2025. This matchup highlights Lewis's significance in the heavyweight division, especially following his recent knockout loss in January.
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