Josh Hokit Secures Spot on White House UFC Card After Victory
Jackson-Wink's Hokit gets spot on White House card
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Josh Hokit (9-0) defeated Curtis Blaydes (19-6) by unanimous decision at UFC 327, earning a spot on the June 14 UFC Freedom Fights 250 card at the White House. Hokit will face Derrick Lewis (29-13) in a highly anticipated matchup, while teammate Aaron Pico also secured a victory at the event.
- 01Josh Hokit defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision at UFC 327.
- 02Hokit earned a $1,000 performance bonus and a $1,000 Fight of the Night bonus.
- 03He will face Derrick Lewis at the White House on June 14.
- 04Aaron Pico also won his fight against Patricio Pitbull at UFC 327.
- 05UFC President Dana White acknowledged Hokit’s fighting skills despite his controversial remarks.
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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.
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Hokit's participation in the White House event raises the profile of MMA in Albuquerque and showcases local talent on a national stage.
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