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Trump Pushes Hokit-Lewis Fight; Hokit Ejected After Insults

6/14/2026

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Dana White added a Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis fight to UFC Freedom 250 after President Donald Trump asked, citing Hokit’s April win over Curtis Blaydes.
At Saturday’s morning weigh-in, Hokit weighed 231 lb and looked unsteady, while Lewis weighed 265 lb as the betting underdog.
During Friday’s press conference, Hokit insulted Ilia Topuria’s divorce and Alex Pereira, prompting White to halt the session and have security escort Hokit out.

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Dana White added a Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis fight to UFC Freedom 250 after President Donald Trump asked, citing Hokit’s April win over Curtis Blaydes.
At Saturday’s morning weigh-in, Hokit weighed 231 lb and looked unsteady, while Lewis weighed 265 lb as the betting underdog.
During Friday’s press conference, Hokit insulted Ilia Topuria’s divorce and Alex Pereira, prompting White to halt the session and have security escort Hokit out.