Josh Hokit News

Chris Taylor - June 14, 2026

Tonight’s UFC Freedom 250 event featured a highly anticipated heavyweight contest between Derrick Lewis and Josh Hokit. Lewis (29-14 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a second-round TKO loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta in his most previous effort this past January at UFC 324. Prior to that defeat, ‘The Black Beast’ had earned a first-round TKO victory over Tallison Teixeira.

Chris Taylor - June 14, 2026

Tonight’s UFC Freedom 250 event features a highly anticipated heavyweight contest featuring Derrick Lewis taking on Josh Hokit. Lewis (29-14 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound this after suffering a second-round TKO loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta this past January at UFC 324. Prior to that defeat, ‘The Black Beast’ was coming off a first-round TKO victory over Tallison Teixeira.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 14, 2026

Josh Hokit thinks he knows why more UFC fighters these days are subdued in their trash talk. There is no shortage of controversial figures in the world of MMA. Stars such as Conor McGregor and Chael Sonnen blew up in popularity due to their gift of gab. It’s the heavy-hitting trash talk that Hokit feels has been missing in MMA, and he’s looking to fill the gap.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 12, 2026

Curtis Blaydes believes he knows a direction Josh Hokit should consider to maximize his potential. Blaydes knows what it’s like to share the Octagon with “The Incredible Hok.” The two did battle in an entertaining heavyweight scrap on the UFC 327 card back in April. While Blaydes dropped a unanimous decision, he did share “Fight of the Night” honors with Hokit, so the bonus softened the blow of defeat just a tad bit.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 9, 2026

Derrick Lewis doesn’t appear to be bothered by Josh Hokit’s bizarre style of trash talk. Hokit has quickly ruffled the feathers of several UFC names, including Alex Pereira and even reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria. Hokit will be Lewis’ opponent on the UFC Freedom 250 card this Sunday on the White House lawn. The two shared the stage for the first press conference promoting the event, but Hokit was kicked out after trading barbs with Pereira and Topuria.

Curtis Calhoun - June 8, 2026

UFC stars Bo Nickal and Josh Hokit squared off in NCAA Division-I wrestling seven years before their fights on the White House lawn. UFC stars Bo Nickal and Josh Hokit will come full circle this weekend at UFC White House.

Harry Kettle - June 8, 2026

Controversial UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit has given his thoughts on Ilia Topuria defending Alex Pereira at the UFC Freedom 250 press conference. One thing we know to be true about Josh Hokit is that he doesn’t really care what people think about him. His latest gimmick is shining proof of that, with a lot of people cringing at his attempts to build his star power through showmanship and some odd remarks.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 7, 2026

Alex Pereira still doesn’t quite know what to make of Josh Hokit’s antics towards him during the UFC Freedom 250 press conference. Pereira and Hokit will be featured in separate bouts on the historic June 14 event on the White House lawn. “Poatan” will be facing Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship. Hokit is scheduled to clash with Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight battle.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 4, 2026

Josh Hokit doesn’t believe Alex Pereira is as good as the MMA community thinks he is. Hokit has been trying to ruffle some feathers on his climb in the heavyweight division. He revved up his antics during media week for UFC 327 back in April, and he ultimately defeated Curtis Blaydes via unanimous decision in an entertaining scrap. He will meet Derrick Lewis on the UFC Freedom 250 card on June 14 and caused some chaos once again during a press conference back in May.

Curtis Calhoun - June 2, 2026

UFC heavyweight contender Josh Hokit has a potential ally in Sean O’Malley if he gets into another altercation ahead of UFC White House. Josh Hokit will look to back up his ongoing trash talk with another win inside the Octagon when he faces UFC fan favorite Derrick Lewis at the White House later this month. Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje headlines a stacked card at UFC Freedom 250, featuring the biggest spotlight of Hokit’s young UFC career.

Harry Kettle - June 1, 2026

UFC star Sean O’Malley believes he should have backed up Josh Hokit during the recent press conference drama they featured in. As we know, Sean O’Malley will be making his grand return to the cage later this month when he battles Aiemann Zahabi as part of the blockbuster UFC Freedom 250 card. Many feel like he is the favorite, and if he is able to get the job done, he will likely set himself up for another crack at the world title in the bantamweight division.

Curtis Calhoun - May 26, 2026

A top UFC analyst is concerned that heavyweight star Josh Hokit’s recklessness could prevent him from fighting for a title. UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit will look to continue his meteoric rise when he clashes against fan favorite Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 next month. Hokit vs. Lewis is part of a seven-fight card on the White House lawn headlined by two massive title fights.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 18, 2026

Alex Pereira appears to be unfazed by Josh Hokit’s shenanigans. Hokit was sitting across from Pereira during a recent UFC Freedom 250 press conference, and he fired some verbal shots at “Poatan.” One of the more infamous lines Hokit delivered was when he told Pereira he’d “Chama on your momma.” The antics drew the ire of UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria, who tossed an object at Hokit.

Harry Kettle - May 12, 2026

UFC boss Dana White has given his thoughts on the recent press conference antics of the always unpredictable Josh Hokit. Ever since his electric win over Curtis Blaydes, Josh Hokit has been talked about as one of the most interesting rising stars in heavyweight mixed martial arts. He made such an impression, in fact, that Dana White immediately booked him a fight against Derrick Lewis at the UFC Freedom 250 card next month.

Curtis Calhoun - May 8, 2026

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland believes there’s a line that even he won’t cross, and Josh Hokit successfully crossed it. Sean Strickland and UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev were the stars of UFC 328 fight week after trading barbs for months. The two UFC 328 headliners were at the center of one of the wildest press conferences in Mixed Martial Arts history, with dozens of law enforcement officers on hand to keep Chimaev and Strickland separated.

Curtis Calhoun - May 6, 2026

UFC heavyweight contender Waldo Cortes-Acosta got into it with polarizing star Josh Hokit ahead of his fight at UFC 328. Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Alexander Volkov will clash in a heavyweight title eliminator bout this weekend at UFC 328. Just weeks before Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane clash for the interim UFC heavyweight title, Cortes-Acosta has the chance to make a strong case for a shot at the title with a win over a proven vet.

Curtis Calhoun - May 5, 2026

Former UFC welterweight champion Sean Strickland isn’t a fan of Josh Hokit’s antics after the polarizing heavyweight’s latest win. Sean Strickland is days away from another UFC middleweight title shot as he prepares to clash with former training partner Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328. Chimaev vs. Strickland is one of the biggest fights in UFC middleweight history and is expected to deliver plenty of fiery moments before, during, and after their fight inside the Octagon.

Curtis Calhoun - May 4, 2026

Josh Hokit says Donald Trump’s calls for him to fight on the upcoming White House card were more meaningful than first thought. Polarizing UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit catapulted into the division’s title picture with an instant classic performance against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 last month. Hokit, who entered UFC 327 unranked, defeated Blaydes by unanimous decision to remain unbeaten inside the cage.