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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 10
Josh Hokit mocks Alex Pereira for being co-main event to the BMF title as war of words continues

Josh Hokit mocks Alex Pereira for being co-main event to the BMF title as war of words continues

Despite being matched against different opponents, Josh Hokit and Alex Pereira are continuing to trade barbs. The pair will feature in a couple of big heavyweight fights to close out the year, with one man challenging for Ciryl Gane’s title and the other looking to secure top contender status.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 2
Josh Hokit already knows what Ciryl Gane’s biggest weakness is and knows exact way to ‘make him pay’ for it

Josh Hokit already knows what Ciryl Gane’s biggest weakness is and knows exact way to ‘make him pay’ for it

Josh Hokit was asked for his “prediction” of what UFC fans can expect in his upcoming MMA showdown with Ciryl Gane at Madison Square Garden in November.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 1

Top 15 UFC star moves up in weight as return gets announced for Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit card

A new contender may arrive in the lightweight division at UFC 334. The Octagon will soon return to New York City for the UFC’s annual numbered event at Madison Square Garden on November 14.

MMA News / The Body Lock / October 1

Josh Hokit Blasts Jon Jones After Gable Steveson’s UFC 331 Defeat

Josh Hokit publicly criticized Jon Jones following Gable Steveson’s loss at UFC 331 Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist, suffered a defeat in his recent

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / September 30
UFC's Josh Hokit Shares Huge Reason He Chose Heavyweight Over Light Heavyweight

UFC's Josh Hokit Shares Huge Reason He Chose Heavyweight Over Light Heavyweight

UFC heavyweight title challenger Josh Hokit had a broad interview with MMA insider Ariel Helwani Monday in the lead-up to Hokit's main event against Cyril Gane at UFC 334 Saturday, Nov.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 29
Josh Hokit is convinced Dana White would never admit something about him ahead of Ciryl Gane fight

Josh Hokit is convinced Dana White would never admit something about him ahead of Ciryl Gane fight

Josh Hokit has admitted that he has a theory about Dana White ahead of his heavyweight title challenge against current champion Ciryl Gane at UFC 334. The 28-year-old American heavyweight has been with the UFC since 2025 and Josh Hokit has won all five of his fights under the umbrella of Dana White’s promotion.

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 29

Walker Reveals Why Hokit Won’t Call Him Out: ‘That Character Would Go Straight to Hell’

Valter Walker believes Josh Hokit deliberately avoided naming him when calling out multiple UFC fighters on The Ariel Helwani Show Walker claims Hokit

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / September 29
UFC's Josh Hokit Rips Tom Aspinall Ahead of MSG Vacant Heavyweight Title Fight

UFC's Josh Hokit Rips Tom Aspinall Ahead of MSG Vacant Heavyweight Title Fight

UFC heavyweight contender Josh Hokit has kept up his polarizing persona since his arrival to the UFC last November following a win on DWCS in the summertime.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 29
Josh Hokit claims he is already ‘better’ than former Ciryl Gane opponent in two important ways

Josh Hokit claims he is already ‘better’ than former Ciryl Gane opponent in two important ways

Josh Hokit has warned Ciryl Gane not to repeat the same approach that the UFC heavyweight champion used against one of his former opponents inside the octagon.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 28
Josh Hokit accuses Tom Aspinall of faking an eye injury to get UFC release

Josh Hokit accuses Tom Aspinall of faking an eye injury to get UFC release

Josh Hokit doesn’t buy Tom Aspinall‘s eye injury. Aspinall has been out of action for almost a year with an eye issue that is damaging his quality of life.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 28

Hokit Says Steveson Wasn't Sparring Before UFC 331 KO

Gable Steveson entered UFC 331 without proper sparring sessions, according to Josh Hokit, who fights Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title next month. Hokit told Ariel Helwani that the Olympic gold medalist failed to take his cage debut seriously.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 28
Josh Hokit shares bizarre reaction to UFC title opportunity

Josh Hokit shares bizarre reaction to UFC title opportunity

Josh Hokit is just months away from competing for his first-ever title in the sport. No regional success. No lengthy career outside of the UFC before making the switch to the sport’s premier promotion.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 28
Calls Mount Against Josh Hokit After Choking Out a Fan at Recent Meet-and-Greet

Calls Mount Against Josh Hokit After Choking Out a Fan at Recent Meet-and-Greet

Josh Hokit is set to challenge Ciryl Gane for the undisputed heavyweight crown at UFC 334 on November 14th at Madison Square Garden. But before the controversial star steps into the most important fight of his career, Hokit drew fans’ ire for choking out a supporter during a recent meet-and-greet.

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 27

Why UFC Fans Are Wrong About Josh Hokit, According to Rival Valter Walker

Valter Walker believes Josh Hokit is being underestimated before his UFC heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane Walker says Hokit’s trash talk and

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 25

Why Chris Weidman Believes Hokit Will Shock Gane at UFC 334

Chris Weidman believes Josh Hokit can upset Ciryl Gane at UFC 334 using wrestling Weidman compared Hokit’s grappling ability to former champion Cain Velasquez

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 24
Weidman On Hokit's Path To Upset Gane At UFC 334

Weidman On Hokit's Path To Upset Gane At UFC 334

Former UFC champion Chris Weidman believes Josh Hokit can pull off an upset when he challenges Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title at UFC 334. Hokit earned a shot at Gane after the Frenchman was elevated to undisputed champion status following Tom Aspinall's recent title vacation.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 24
Josh Hokit reacts to rival poking fun at his ‘serious mental condition’ ahead of UFC 334

Josh Hokit reacts to rival poking fun at his ‘serious mental condition’ ahead of UFC 334

Josh Hokit believes one of the UFC’s top heavyweights should be cut from the roster. The former NFL star was recently riled up by comments made by perennial contender Alexander Volkov.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 23
Volkov On Hokit's UFC Title Shot

Volkov On Hokit's UFC Title Shot

Alexander Volkov says he supports Josh Hokit getting a UFC heavyweight title shot before him. Hokit will challenge Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight belt at UFC 334 on Nov.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 22
Michael Bisping argues it is ‘fact’ that his Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit prediction will play out at UFC 334

Michael Bisping argues it is ‘fact’ that his Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit prediction will play out at UFC 334

MMA legend Michael Bisping can already see one outcome playing out in the heavyweight showdown between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in November.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 20
White On Hokit's Antics Ahead Of UFC 334

White On Hokit's Antics Ahead Of UFC 334

Dana White has no plans to rein in Josh Hokit despite finding the heavyweight contender's public statements objectionable. The UFC confirmed during its UFC 331 broadcast that Hokit will challenge Ciryl Gane for the undisputed heavyweight title at UFC 334 on Nov.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 14
Josh Hokit Gives Alex Pereira Reality Check Amid Growing Backlash Over Ciryl Gane Rematch Demand

Josh Hokit Gives Alex Pereira Reality Check Amid Growing Backlash Over Ciryl Gane Rematch Demand

Lately, Alex Pereira has found himself on the receiving end of criticism for his repeated callouts of Ciryl Gane. Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping called ‘Poatan’ a “sore loser” for recently calling out the Frenchman for a rematch that ‘The Count’ believes he doesn’t deserve.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 23
Former champion has advice for Josh Hokit

Former champion has advice for Josh Hokit

Undefeated UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit (10-0) has turned heads and raised eyebrows with his octagon performances and antics during press conferences and interviews.

MMA News / Yardbarker / May 11
Potential matchups after UFC 328

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MMA News / MyMMANews.com / May 9
MMA Fans Split Over Josh Hokit’s Over-the-Top Antics After Chaotic UFC Freedom 250 Press Conference

MMA Fans Split Over Josh Hokit’s Over-the-Top Antics After Chaotic UFC Freedom 250 Press Conference

The fallout from Friday’s UFC Freedom 250 press conference has sparked a wave of reactions across the MMA world, with fans sharply divided over heavyweight contender Josh Hokit and his increasingly theatrical promotional style.

MMA News / Field Level Media / May 8
Fighter Josh Hokit ejected from UFC Freedom 250 press conference

Fighter Josh Hokit ejected from UFC Freedom 250 press conference

The UFC's plans to hold a fight card on the White House grounds briefly took a back seat to one fighter's antics at the press conference for UFC Freedom 250 on Friday.

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