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Josh Hokit mocks UFC fighters ahead of UFC 334 title fight
Josh Hokit is set to fight Ciryl Gane for the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 334 on Saturday.
At a media day on Wednesday, Hokit adopted his “Incredible Hok” character and mocked several fighters, including Daniel Cormier, Kayla Harrison and Alex Pereira.
Harrison is also scheduled to face Amanda Nunes in the co-main event.
Hokit is known for provocative comments, and UFC chief Dana White has criticized him for past remarks.
His media-day insults may help him draw attention, but they have also brought negative attention to the promotion.
A win could set up a major heavyweight fight for Hokit, while Pereira could potentially face him if Pereira beats Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335.
Josh Hokit mocked several UFC fighters during a UFC 334 media day appearance.
The comments targeted Daniel Cormier, Kayla Harrison, Alex Pereira and others.
Hokit is scheduled to face Ciryl Gane in a heavyweight title fight at UFC 334.
The article says Hokit may have been trying to attract fans with a viral clip before his first title fight.
- Who
- Josh Hokit and the UFC fighters he mocked, including Daniel Cormier, Kayla Harrison and Alex Pereira.
- What
- Hokit made insulting remarks about several fighters during a media day appearance ahead of his heavyweight title fight.
- When
- Wednesday afternoon, ahead of UFC 334 this Saturday.
- Where
- UFC 334 media day; the location is not stated.
- Why
- The article says Hokit may have been trying to gain fans by creating a viral clip ahead of his first title fight.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Hokit and Gane faced off for the first time in Times Square.
Hokit spoke to the media at UFC 334 media day and mocked several UFC fighters.
Hokit is scheduled to fight Gane for the heavyweight title at UFC 334.
- Event
- UFC 334
- Title fight
- Josh Hokit vs. Ciryl Gane
- Hokit’s age
- 28
- Media day
- Wednesday afternoon
- Other fighters targeted
- Daniel Cormier, Kayla Harrison, Alex Pereira, Joaquin Buckley and Stephen Thompson
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What people are saying
The last time (Daniel Cormier) has gone three rounds was at an all you can eat buffet.
Joaquin Buckley acts like a white girl broke his heart, Joaquin Buckley, the black Karen.
Alex Pereira, I know in Brazil you don’t pronounce R’s, so I’ll make you feel at home, you’re ‘etarded’.