Josh Hokit and Derrick Lewis were announced as the next fight up at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House. The card is streaming live on Paramount+.
Derrick Lewis and Josh Hokit have been booked as the next fight on the UFC Freedom 250 card taking place at the White House, with the event streaming live on Paramount+.
Lewis, known as "The Black Beast," enters the bout as one of the most recognizable names in the heavyweight division. The 41-year-old American, who trains out of Main Street Boxing and Muay Thai, carries a professional record of 29-14-0 and currently holds the number eight ranking at heavyweight. Standing six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach, Lewis has built his reputation on devastating knockout power, averaging 2.46 significant strikes landed per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate. His ground game has rarely been the focal point of his fights, as his submission attempt rate sits at zero per 15 minutes.
Hokit, nicknamed "The Incredible Hok," brings a perfect 5-0-0 record into the matchup at just 28 years old. The unbeaten prospect represents a significant step up in competition against a veteran of Lewis's caliber and divisional standing.
Why it matters
- Lewis's ranking at number eight in the heavyweight division means a win or loss here could meaningfully shift the contender picture.
- An undefeated prospect facing a top-ten veteran creates a stark experience gap that will be tested across every phase of the fight.
- Lewis's reliance on striking power versus Hokit's unbeaten but statistically limited profile makes the stylistic dynamic difficult to fully assess ahead of the bout.
