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Scheduled against Blaydes Hokit is scheduled to compete against fellow heavyweight Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 in Miami on April 11, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Hokit's opponent difficulty will log a significant step up, considering that Blaydes has been a mainstay in the UFC's heavyweight division for years now. Hokit earned the opportunity after beginning his UFC career 2-0 with TKOs of Max Gimenis and Denzel Freeman.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dana White denounces Josh Hokit post-fight interview: 'I don't love it' | Sporting News Dana White heard what UFC fighter Josh Hokit had to say about Brittney Griner after his most recent fight, and he wasn't a happy man.

JANUARY 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Flawless effort in easy win Hokit defeated Denzel Freeman via TKO (punches) at 4:59 of Round 1 at UFC 324 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact Easy work. Facing a fellow wrestler in Freeman, Hokit pushed the pace the second the opening bell rang, sprinting across the octagon and landing an immediate takedown. From there, it was smooth sailing. Hokit closed with a 71-0 edge -- that is not a misprint -- in total strikes landed, in addition to racking up 3:47 worth of control time. After the fight, Hokit cut his typical WWE-style promo, calling out Waldo Cortes-Acosta. Waldo is scheduled to fight Derrick Lewis later in the evening. Maybe we'll see that matchup at some point down the line. As for Hokit, he improves to 2-0 with the UFC.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Fighting Freeman next Hokit will fight Denzel Freeman at UFC 324 on Jan. 24, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact The 28-year-old heavyweight needed less than a minute to claim a victory in his UFC debut against Max Gimenis in November, allowing Hokit to remain undefeated seven fights into his pro career. His next test will come in the form of Freeman, who is six years older than Hokit but also holds a 3.5-inch reach advantage.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC Fight Night 264: Josh Hokit full post-fight interview UFC Fight Night 264 winner Josh Hokit talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his 56-second TKO of Max Gimenis in Las Vegas...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Instant win in UFC debut Hokit defeated Max Gimenis via TKO (punches) at 0:56 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact Hokit earned his UFC opportunity with a second-round knockout win on Dana White's Contender Series in August. He made his official company debut here as the biggest favorite on the card at -430 and rolled. Hokit is known for his wrestling and pace. In this fight, it was his massive power which immediately got Gimenis out of there. All it took was two huge knockdowns and a flurry of unanswered shots. A true character who is excellent on the mic, Hokit spent his post-fight interview calling out Valter Walker. Sounds like a fun one to us.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC debut scheduled Hokit will fight Max Gimenis at UFC Vegas 110 on Nov. 6, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Hokit will enter his UFC debut with plenty of momentum on his side, boasting a perfect 6-0 record as a professional fighter. He'll be putting his win streak on the line against a fellow debutant whose lone pro loss came back in March 2023.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Latest heavyweight addition Hokit defeated Guilherme Uriel via TKO (punches) at 1:06 of Round 2 at Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. After the show, he was one of five fighters to be awarded an off...

Impact Hokit used dominant wrestling to set up his striking here, as he was credited with six takedowns prior to the Round 2 finish that was a result of devastating ground-and-pound. He only absorbed seven significant strikes in the six-plus minutes the bout lasted. The 27-year-old heavyweight and former NFL player had previously competed for both Bellator and LFA, so his 6-0-0 pro record has some substance to it despite his relative inexperience.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE