Pros react to Josh Hokit stopping Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250

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.

Meanwhile, Josh Hokit (10-0 MMA) was returning to the Octagon for the first time since his thrilling war with Curtis Blaydes this past April in Miami. The brash American won that contest via unanimous decision. Prior to that triumph, Hokit was coming off back-to-back first-round TKO victories over Max Gimenis and Denzel Freeman.

Tonight’s UFC Freedom 250 heavyweight contest between Lewis and Hokit resulted in another impressive performance from Hokit. The undefeated contender was able to get the better of Lewis right from the opening bell, using his speed and agility to overwhelm ‘The Black Beast’. Lewis would quickly gas out which allowed Hokit to earn a TKO finish early in round two.

Official UFC Freedom 250 Results: Josh Hokit def. Derrick Lewis via TKO (punches) in Round 2

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Lewis vs. Hokit’ below:

Tops drop like this rules

— ike vallie-flagg (@IKEVF) June 15, 2026

Applesauce guy is up #ufcfreedom250 who’s the real American? There can only be one !! #hokitvslewis

— Julianna Peña (@VenezuelanVixen) June 15, 2026

This card is crazy

— C H🖕🏽T O🇪🇨V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) June 15, 2026

That arm bar looked done . Glad it’s still going @ufc

— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) June 15, 2026

Post-fight reactions to Josh Hokit defeating Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250:

Hokit is just to fast gotta be a athletic heavyweight or he’s gonna cook yah

— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) June 15, 2026

Him vs aspinal would be good

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) June 15, 2026

What a fight by Hokit. Could be next up for a title shot 👏

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) June 15, 2026

BAD GUY INC..,

— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) June 15, 2026

Who would you like to see Hokit fight next following his TKO victory over Lewis this evening at the White House? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!