Josh Hokit’s 45-Day Suspension Still Clears Him for White House Card

5 months ago

Josh Hokit’s 45-Day Suspension Still Clears Him for White House Card

Fresh off his Fight of the Night war with Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327, Hokit was suspended 45 days by the Florida commission, clearing him from a regulatory standpoint for June 14. He is already booked to face Derrick Lewis on the White House card, while official suspension records listed no longer layoff that would block the quick turnaround.

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Paddy Pimblett Says He Hates ‘Fake’ WWE-Style Personas

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Aiemann Zahabi Says Sean O’Malley Fight Is a Direct Path to Petr Yan

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