After dominant UFC win, Josh Hokit shares moment with President Trump
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- Josh Hokit defeated Derrick Lewis by second-round TKO at the White House lawn event.
- Moments after the victory, Hokit stepped out and gave President Trump a medallion.
- Hokit improved to 10-0 as a professional and 4-0 in the UFC after the win.
Josh Hokit continues to prove he belongs among the UFC’s elite.
The Clovis High graduate and former Fresno State standout delivered a dominant performance in his latest bout, defeating Derrick Lewis by TKO in the second round during a UFC event held on the White House lawn in Washington, D.C.
Moments after the victory, Hokit stepped out of the Octagon and presented President Donald Trump with a medallion necklace on his 80th birthday. While it remains unclear what the medallion said, the gesture added to Hokit’s growing reputation as one of the UFC’s most entertaining personalities.
His charisma and showmanship were on full display, drawing comparisons to WWE-style entertainment, especially with WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque and Undisputed WWE Champion Roman Reigns in attendance.
A future in professional wrestling could eventually be in Hokit’s plans, but for now, his focus remains on climbing the UFC ranks and positioning himself for title contention.
With the win, Hokit improved to 10-0 as a professional mixed martial artist and 4-0 in the UFC.
Before transitioning to MMA, Hokit starred in both football and wrestling at Clovis High School before continuing his football career at Fresno State from 2016 to 2019. During his time with the Bulldogs, he rushed for 1,260 yards and 17 touchdowns while adding a receiving touchdown. He also contributed on defense as a linebacker.
Following a brief stint with the San Francisco 49ers, Hokit made the transition to mixed martial arts — a move that has quickly paid off as he continues his ascent in the UFC.
