Hokit Steals Nunes' Belts At UFC 334 Media Day

Josh Hokit swiped Amanda Nunes' championship belts during UFC 334 media day in New York.

The heavyweight contender, who faces Ciryl Gane in Saturday's main event at Madison Square Garden, approached the table set up for Nunes and walked off with her titles while she was away, MMA Mania reports. The UFC public relations staff eventually located Hokit and returned the straps to Nunes, who challenges Kayla Harrison for the bantamweight belt in the co-headliner.

Hokit Promises Pressure Against Gane

The stunt echoed Conor McGregor's infamous belt heist years ago. Hokit told Uncrowned he plans to swarm Gane with pressure this weekend. "I'm going to pressure him, and he only has a few options after that, whether he overextends or he cowers away and tries to run," he said.

Hokit predicted Gane will try to point-fight from range but believes the Frenchman will tire from moving. "I'll get my hands on him one way or the other," he added, "and then wear him out."

UFC 334 streams live on Paramount Plus on Saturday night.

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• MMA Mania — Josh Hokit copies Conor McGregor, steals UFC belts from Amanda Nunes at UFC 334 media day