"I said, 'Derek, the president just asked me why you're not on the card. Do you want to fight on the White House card?' White said he asked Lewis."
"Then the Hokit fight plays out. He beats the #5 ranked guy in the world, and (Joe) Rogan says 'Is there still room on the White House card?'. Then he went back and talked to him."
"Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis was just added to the White House card in the last 10 minutes. Both guys accepted and agreed for the fight."
"Pretty badass how that played out organically during the fight."
Derrick Lewis is set to fight Josh Hokit at the Freedom 250 card in the White House, enhancing the event's appeal. UFC CEO Dana White announced the matchup after Lewis expressed interest in fighting on the card. Hokit earned his spot by defeating Curtis Blaydes in a thrilling fight, prompting White to consider him for the event. The fight was confirmed shortly after Hokit’s victory, showcasing the dynamic nature of UFC matchmaking and the excitement surrounding the Freedom 250 event.
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