Dana White Details Josh Hokit's Quick Turnaround for White House Fight
Dana White explains how Josh Hokit met Donald Trump's ask
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Dana White revealed that Josh Hokit quickly addressed a request from former President Donald Trump regarding a fight at the White House. After Hokit won at UFC 327, he was confirmed to face Derrick Lewis on June 14, following Trump's inquiry about Lewis's absence from a previous event.
- 01Josh Hokit won his fight at UFC 327 against Curtis Blaydes.
- 02Donald Trump expressed interest in Derrick Lewis's absence from a White House card.
- 03Hokit will fight Derrick Lewis on June 14 at the White House.
- 04Dana White facilitated communication between Trump and Lewis regarding the fight.
- 05Hokit's health status after the fight remains unclear, but his representative reports he is doing well.
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At UFC 327 held at Kaseya Center in Miami, Josh Hokit (9-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) defeated Curtis Blaydes (19-6 MMA, 14-6 UFC) by unanimous decision. Following the fight, UFC President Dana White shared that former President Donald Trump had inquired about Derrick Lewis's absence from the UFC Freedom 250 event. Trump specifically asked why Lewis was not on the White House card, prompting White to reach out to Lewis, who expressed his eagerness to fight. Subsequently, Hokit was offered a match against Lewis on June 14 at the White House. Hokit was transported to the hospital post-fight, and while his condition was not immediately clear, his representative confirmed he is doing well. White noted the urgency of the situation, having acted quickly to ensure both fighters were available for the upcoming event.
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This fight at the White House could elevate the profiles of both fighters and attract significant media attention, influencing their future careers.
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