Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis added to UFC White House event at the request of U.S. President Donald Trump

Following his win at UFC 327, Josh Hokit will now go head to head with Derrick Lewis in a huge heavyweight clash at UFC Freedom 250.

As we have all come to learn, Josh Hokit is one of the most exciting fighters in all of mixed martial arts right now. That may sound like an overstatement to some, but between his chaotic personality, insane heart and controversial remarks outside of the cage, he has managed to really push himself closer to title contention.

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Prior to any of that, though, Hokit will be turning right back around and competing again in June, this time as part of the UFC Freedom 250 card. He will be battling Derrick Lewis, in a fight that has got fireworks written all over it.

In a recent Q&A, Dana White had the following to say about the matchup being booked.

White discusses Lewis vs Hokit

“About an hour before [Hokit’s unanimous decision win], the president said to me, ‘Why is Derrick Lewis not on the White House card?’ I said, ‘I’ll be back in five minutes,'” White said. “I went and called Derrick Lewis, said the president wants to know why you’re not on the White House card, and Derrick Lewis said, ‘Politics. Politics kept me off the White House card.’ And I said, ‘Do you want to fight on the card?’ And he said, ‘I absolutely want to fight on the card. Tell the president thank you.’ So I told [UFC matchmaker] Mick Maynard, ‘Find a fight for Derrick. Let’s talk about it next week and whatever.’

“Then the Hokit fight happens. I have the headphones on, and Joe Rogan [on color commentary] goes, ‘Is there another slot open on the White House card for Hokit?’ I go, ‘Holy s***.’ So I grab Mick and I said, ‘Go back there and talk to see if he’s in.’ And Hokit was getting into an ambulance and said yes.”

Quotes via Yahoo Sports

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