Josh Hokit didn’t just win at UFC 327, he forced his way into the spotlight, shook up the heavyweight division, and somehow walked out as one of the most talked-about fighters on the roster.
“The Incredible Hok” lived up to the name in Miami, delivering a gritty, high-impact performance against Curtis Blaydes in what turned into a full-blown heavyweight war. Hokit didn’t coast—he pushed the pace, took the shots, and still did enough to secure a massive win on the scorecards.
That victory didn’t just add another number to his undefeated record. It launched Hokit straight into the top five after just three UFC fights. Not bad for someone still introducing himself to the division.
“When I was going to the ambulance after the fight, Mick comes up to me and says, ‘You are now Donald Trump’s new favorite fighter,’” Hokit revealed.
That’s not a casual compliment. Donald Trump has long been tied to the UFC and has openly praised legends like Khabib Nurmagomedov in the past.
“Well, I think Khabib,” Trump once said. “Khabib was 29-0… I think he never lost a round.”
Now, it looks like Hokit has taken that spot—at least for the moment.
And just when it seemed like the night couldn’t get bigger, things escalated behind the scenes.
According to Dana White, Trump had already been asking about Derrick Lewis earlier that same night.
“The president said to me, ‘Why is Derrick Lewis not on the White House card?’” White explained. “I said I’ll be back in five minutes.”
That quick conversation turned into a fight booking almost instantly.
Minutes after Hokit’s win, the UFC locked in a showdown between Hokit and Lewis for the upcoming White House event. It came together so fast it almost felt scripted.
“I grabbed Mick and said, ‘Go back there and talk and see if he’s in,’” White added. “Hokit was getting into an ambulance and said yes.”
That alone tells you everything about Hokit right now. He just went through a war, got taken to the hospital, and still accepted a fight against one of the most dangerous knockout artists in the division. As for his condition, the early signs are positive.
“He’s doing well,” his manager confirmed, though the UFC is still monitoring him after the brutal fight.
Now, Hokit heads into a massive opportunity. A fight with Derrick Lewis, a high-profile card, and the attention of the most powerful man in the room. It’s a wild turn for a fighter just three fights into his UFC run.
