UFC Freedom 250 weigh-in LIVE: Josh Hokit throws up on stage as fighters tip scales before White House event

Right, let’s get straight to the story of the day: this morning, as the fighters weighed in before a crowd of media personnel, Hokit seemingly pretended to throw up, as he dribbled a sick-coloured liquid from his mouth.

“So what? Maybe I was drinking last night,” Hokit told those in the room. “Who wouldn’t be?

“I’ve got a giant man who wants to knock me out. He has the most knockouts in UFC history,” the American heavyweight added, referencing his opponent Derrick Lewis.

Hokit, 28, also appeared to be on unsteady legs as he walked into the room, took to the scale, and exited. However, this also seemed to be part of his act.

Hokit has made a name for himself in recent months by playing different characters. At Friday’s press conference, he continually referenced “The Incredible Hoke”, while he spoke nervously about all of the fighters at the event.

Tonight, UFC fighters will take part in a ceremonial weigh-in ahead of Sunday’s unprecedented fight card at the White House. Having completed their official weigh-in in front of media on Saturday morning, the athletes will take to the stage again in front of fans, for one final face-off with their opponents.

The American, who has made a name for himself in recent months by playing different characters, dribbled a sick-coloured liquid from his mouth at the morning weigh-in as he expressed his apprehension over fighting Derrick Lewis, the favourite fighter of US President Donald Trump.

Follow live updates from the ceremonial weigh-in, right here.