Josh Hokit is escalating the buildup to his UFC 334 heavyweight title fight with Ciryl Gane, saying there is “no line” he won’t cross—including insults aimed at Gane’s mother. Hokit framed the personal attacks as fight promotion and argued Gane can respond in the cage, despite Gane’s request to keep family out of the rivalry. In the fight, Hokit says he plans to pressure Gane and wear him down.

By the Numbers
  • Hokit has made 4 UFC appearances.
  • He beat Curtis Blaydes in April and stopped Derrick Lewis in June.
  • Hokit says he pays $1,000 to stay in JacksonWink MMA’s dorms during camp.
Yes, But

Hokit presented his rhetoric as entertainment and promotion, but his threats extended to hypothetical retaliation for fouls and references to weapons and family. He acknowledged that those scenarios would not happen. Gane, meanwhile, has objected specifically to attacks involving his mother.

State of Play
  • Hokit is entering his first UFC main event and challenging for the heavyweight title.
  • Gane is making his first undisputed title defense after Tom Aspinall relinquished the belt in September.
  • The fight is scheduled for Nov. 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
What's Next

The matchup will test whether Hokit’s pressure can disrupt Gane’s distance control. The title fight is also the next—and most consequential—chance for the fighters to settle their escalating rivalry in the cage.

Bottom Line

Hokit is using personal attacks to turn a title fight into a feud, but the outcome will hinge on whether his aggressive game plan can overcome Gane’s skill and composure.