Josh Hokit, an MMA heavyweight fighting out of Albuquerque's Jackson-Wink Academy, improved his record to 9-0 with a unanimous decision victory over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 in Miami. The fight was not only entertaining but also earned Hokit a $1,000 performance bonus and a $1,000 Fight of the Night bonus. Following this impressive win, UFC President Dana White announced that Hokit would be featured on the June 14 UFC Freedom Fights 250 card at the White House, where he is set to face veteran Derrick Lewis, who holds a record of 29-13. Hokit’s teammate, Aaron Pico, also had a successful outing, defeating Patricio Pitbull by unanimous decision. Despite Hokit’s controversial statements and behavior, White noted that his performance in the Octagon outweighs his off-the-cuff remarks. Hokit views his pre-fight antics as part of an alter-ego, stating that he enjoys having fun with his persona while competing.