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Josh Hokit made Robert Whittaker become a ‘fan’ with one strange moment before his White House win

Josh Hokit has rubbed many people the wrong way, but Robert Whittaker is not one of them. The surging heavyweight contender is days away from…

By Harvey Leonard · Bloodyelbow

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Robert Whittaker stated he became a fan of Josh Hokit after seeing him drool baby food on himself.
Hokit's weigh-in stunt took place prior to his knockout victory over Derrick Lewis.
Hokit is scheduled to face heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 334.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former UFC champion Robert Whittaker revealed that he became a fan of heavyweight contender Josh Hokit after watching his unusual weigh-in antics. Whittaker stated on The Ariel Helwani Show that he was won over when Hokit committed to his persona by drooling baby food on himself before his bout against Derrick Lewis.

Despite supporting Hokit's commitment to his gimmick, Whittaker noted that he favors defending champion Ciryl Gane in their upcoming UFC 334 title bout at Madison Square Garden, citing Gane's superior resume.

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Josh Hokit made Robert Whittaker become a ‘fan’ with one strange moment before his White House win

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