"What Kind of Man Are You?" - Josh Hokit Blasts Ciryl Gane for Doing Nothing at UFC 334 Presser
Hokit used slurs and false accusations in a 4 1/2-minute rant as he built toward his first UFC title fight.
- On Saturday, Josh Hokit challenges heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden, following a controversial press conference routine.
- The 29-year-old Hokit, a former San Francisco 49ers practice squad player, has cultivated a polarizing "Incredible Hok" persona and previously drew scrutiny for unfounded comments about former first lady Michelle Obama during a White House event in June.
- UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett criticized Hokit on a recent podcast episode, saying, "I hate the trying to be something you're not," and questioned why he performs such routines.
- Heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane, who defeated Alex Pereira at the White House, dismissed Hokit's antics, saying, "He pretends he's just a clown," while emphasizing his focus on defending his belt.
- The UFC 334 card also features Amanda Nunes ending her two-year retirement to challenge for the 135-pound championship, while Jim Miller competes in his record-setting 47th bout.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Josh Hokit is uncouth and prone to popping off at the wrong time. He might be the next UFC champ
NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Hokit might have a second career as a vulgar comic who leans on off-color, crude remarks to provoke shock and laughter.
Specialist in 'trash talk', Josh Hokit was sharper than ever and spared no one at pre-UFC 334.
UFC 334 Press Conference: Josh Hokit Steals The Show As Rivalries Ignite
Josh Hokit stole the spotlight at the UFC 334 press conference, turning a routine fight-week media appearance into a night of bizarre theatrics, heated confrontations and personal rivalries. While Ciryl Gane appeared largely unfazed by his opponent’s antics, Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes reignited discussions surrounding their complicated American Top Team history. Exchanges involving Caio […]
Josh Hokit challenges Cyril Gane for the heavy belt at UFC 334Josh Hokit arrives undefeated at UFC 334 to challenge Cyril Gane for the belt
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news247planet.comUFC 334 Press Conference Face-Offs
UFC 334 takes place on Saturday at Madison Square Garden and features two world title bouts. A heavyweight title bout between champion Ciryl Gane and undefeated Josh Hokit headlines the event. In the co-main event, bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison faces former two-division titleholder Amanda Nunes. On Thursday, the main card fighters participated in the events pre-fight press conference. Afterward, the faced off with their opponents. UFC 334…
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