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Josh Hokit chokes fan unconscious during meet-and-greet ahead of UFC heavyweight title fight

Josh Hokit was asked by a fan to choke him unconscious – and the top heavyweight contender duly obliged. On November 14, Hokit is set…

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Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 2:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Josh Hokit choked a fan unconscious after being asked to do so at a meet-and-greet.
The fan briefly convulsed before quickly regaining consciousness and confirming he was unharmed.
Hokit is scheduled to face Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight championship at UFC 334 on November 14.

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UFC heavyweight contender Josh Hokit choked a fan unconscious during a meet-and-greet event for Paramount Peptide Solutions after the fan explicitly requested it. Hokit applied a standing choke until the attendee went limp and briefly convulsed before waking up quickly. Hokit checked on the attendee's condition and appeared relieved when the fan confirmed he was fine.

The incident took place ahead of Hokit's scheduled heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 334 on November 14. The upcoming bout is set to contest the newly vacated undisputed UFC heavyweight championship, taking place roughly one year following Hokit's promotional debut.

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