UFC has added a new heavyweight bout to the UFC Freedom 250 card. UFC president Dana White announced that Derrick Lewis will face Josh Hokit after Hokit’s big night at UFC 327.
The announcement
Dana White posted the news to social media during UFC 327. The promotion had previously said the Freedom 250 card would include six fights. Tonight’s announcement makes this a seventh fight on that card.
The matchup
Josh Hokit will take on Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight match on the UFC Freedom 250 card. Hokit earned the new spot after his performance at UFC 327, where he scored a decision win over Curtis Blaydes in his third UFC fight.
Josh Hokit: quick rise
Hokit is a former NFL player who won a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series last year. He started his UFC career with two first-round finishes, stopping Max Gimenis and Denzel Freeman. At UFC 327 he went toe-to-toe with Curtis Blaydes in a bloody heavyweight fight and won a decision.
Derrick Lewis: recent form
Lewis has had mixed results lately. He is 3-2 in his last five fights. His most recent result was a loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324. Lewis remains a dangerous and experienced heavyweight with a long history in the division.
Card context and what to expect
The addition of Lewis vs. Hokit gives the Freedom 250 card another high-profile heavyweight bout. The card was originally announced with six fights, and this addition comes after Hokit’s strong showing at UFC 327. No date or location for this specific bout was announced in the original message.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Josh Hokit | Decision win over Curtis Blaydes (UFC 327); earlier first-round finishes over Max Gimenis and Denzel Freeman |
| Derrick Lewis | Loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta (UFC 324); 3-2 in last five |
Fans can expect a heavyweight brawl. Both men have power and experience, and Hokit’s recent momentum makes this an intriguing matchup. More details about the fight order and any added bouts for UFC Freedom 250 should come from the promotion soon.
