"What's crazy is, organically, about an hour before [Hokit vs. Blaydes], the president said to me, 'Why is Derrick Lewis not on the White House card?' I said I'll be back in five minutes. I went and called Derrick Lewis. I said, 'The president wants to know why you're not on the White House card.'"
"Then, the Hokit fight happens. I have the head phones on and Joe Rogan goes, 'Is there another slot open on the White House card for Hokit?' I go, 'Holy s-t.' I grab Mick and say, 'Go back there and talk and see if he's in. Hokit was getting into an ambulance and says yes.'"
"Hokit was taken to a nearby hospital immediately following his victory over Blaydes. His potential availability for the UFC White House card will become more clear in the coming days."
Josh Hokit has secured a fight against Derrick Lewis at the UFC White House event on June 14, following a request from President Trump. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the matchup after Hokit won a unanimous decision against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327. Hokit, undefeated at 9-0, is coming off a significant victory that could be a contender for 'Fight of the Year' in 2026. The event will also feature a lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, along with an interim heavyweight title bout between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane.
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