Dana White Admits Personal Dislike Influenced Josh Hokit’s UFC Matchmaking

“I might have threw some tough guys at him” - Dana White admits Josh Hokit's hard road to UFC 334 was deliberate

UFC CEO Dana White says he may have stacked Josh Hokit’s schedule with tough opponents because he did not like what the unbeaten heavyweight was saying.

Dana White Admits Giving Josh Hokit Hard UFC Fights on Purpose

UFC president Dana White admitted that he has given heavyweight contender Josh Hokit more difficult matchups on purpose. Hokit takes on UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 334. While some believe that Hokit shouldn’t have gotten the title shot over Alexander Volkov, White is confident that Hokit deserved the chance […]

Dana White admits personal dislike influenced Josh Hokit’s UFC matchmaking

Dana White Admits to Throwing Some "Tough Guys" at Josh Hokit Due to Trash Talk

Dana White has admitted that he, like many fight fans, overlooked heavyweight Josh Hokit upon his arrival to the UFC. In fact, after Hokit kicked off his UFC career with WWE-style antics, White admits he responded by giving “The Incredible Hok” difficult match-ups. Speaking on The Jim Rome Show recently, White admitted that “I didn’t […]

Dana White didn't expect Josh Hokit to enter UFC title picture: "I might have threw some tough guys at him"

Dana White admits he didn't think Josh Hokit would earn a spot in the UFC heavyweight title picture amid tough matchmaking.