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Josh Hokit, who signed an eight-fight UFC contract, faces Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday
The 9-0 heavyweight is scheduled to fight at the White House event after signing an eight-fight UFC contract. Alex Pereira questioned whether Hokit would remain in the organization.
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Josh Hokit is scheduled to face Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday evening at the White House. The 9-0 heavyweight prospect enters the bout after signing an eight-fight contract with the UFC. Hokit stated that his recent performance should secure his place in the organization.
“When you put on a fight like how I put on last fight, I don’t think I’m going anywhere,” he said. ” Alex Pereira said on Wednesday that he had heard Hokit might not remain with the UFC after the Sunday fight. “I don’t know if he’s even going to be a part of this organization going forward,” Pereira stated.
Hokit insulted Alex Pereira’s mother during the UFC Freedom 250 launch press conference. com reported that the former NFL player has drawn attention for his conduct during his brief time in the promotion. Hokit said he believes the contract he signed removes any uncertainty about his future.
“Pereira can say whatever,” he told UFC Embedded. “Maybe he hopes that Dana kicks me out. ” The article was last updated June 12, 2026 at 1:53 PM ET.
