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Josh Hokit hits back at Dana White’s admission about potential UFC title win

Polarizing UFC heavyweight contender Josh Hokit responded to Dana White’s discomfort with the prospect of a title reign.

By Curtis Calhoun · BJ Penn

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 8:45 PM

Key Things to Know

Josh Hokit will fight Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight championship at UFC 334 in November.
The undisputed title fight was arranged after Tom Aspinall vacated the belt earlier in the month.
UFC CEO Dana White admitted he dislikes Hokit's remarks and will have to manage his antics if he wins.

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UFC heavyweight contender Josh Hokit has responded to comments from UFC CEO Dana White regarding his potential title reign. Hokit is scheduled to face Ciryl Gane for the vacant undisputed heavyweight championship in the UFC 334 main event in November, following Tom Aspinall vacating the belt.

White previously stated that he does not like Hokit's public comments and would have to manage his behavior if he wins the title. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Hokit dismissed the criticism, claiming he is secretly White's favorite fighter and stating that his primary focus is delivering quality fights rather than seeking popularity.

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