Josh Hokit vs Derrick Lewis Prediction & Picks - UFC Freedom 250
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by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks
Josh Hokit (9-0-0) and Derrick Lewis (29-13-0) will clash in the UFC Heavyweight division on Sunday night at the White House, Washington. Hokit is a 28-year-old mixed martial artist who joined the UFC in August 2025. The American has since won all four of his assignments, including three KO/TKO wins. In April this year, Hokit defeated former title challenger Curtis Blaydes via a unanimous decision in a thrilling three-round fight. A win this weekend will make him a genuine title challenger.
Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis will be standing on the other side of the Octagon this weekend as a two-time title challenger. The decorated 41-year-old is an experienced name in the UFC, having joined the Franchise in April 2014. He boasts the most KO/TKO wins in the UFC, making him a dangerous challenger for Hokit this weekend. In fact, the American has a 24-8 TKO/KO record in his professional MMA career. He’ll be the +325 betting underdog on Sunday.
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Josh Hokit - Derrick Lewis Key Points
- Josh Hokit won five of his last seven fights via KO/TKO.
- The fight didn’t go the distance in eight of the last nine Josh Hokit bouts.
- Four of the last five Derrick Lewis fights were decided via KO/TKO.
- The fight went the distance only once in the last 12 Derrick Lewis bouts.
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Our Josh Hokit vs Derrick Lewis Prediction
Derrick Lewis was once the most dangerous KO artist in the division and possibly the franchise. However, it’s clear that Father Time has caught up with him, and he now looks more like a gatekeeper in the division. The Black Beast may struggle to contain the youthful energy of Hokit, who will be eying a future title shot with a win this weekend. Hokit is the more explosive fighter in this contest, averaging 9.25 significant strikes per minute with a 62% striking accuracy. In contrast, Lewis averages 2.46 significant strikes per minute with a 49% striking accuracy. These statistics should give you a clearer glimpse of what could happen on Sunday.
Our prediction for Josh Hokit vs Derrick Lewis: Josh Hokit to win via KO/TKO.
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