Josh Hokit (American MMA Fighter) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	MMA Fighter
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	12/11/1997
Age	28 years
Birthplace	Bakersfield, California, USA

Latest News about Josh Hokit

14/04/2026

Josh Hokit reached #5 in the UFC heavyweight rankings in April 2026 after a strong run of performances that included his UFC debut knockout and later fights that kept him moving up the division. The ranking update was reflected in UFC ranking coverage and subsequent fighter ranking databases.

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Bio/Wiki

Joshua Seth Hokit is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Born in Bakersfield, California, and raised in Wasco, he transferred to Clovis High School for better wrestling training, where he ranked third nationally in wrestling while excelling in football as a linebacker and running back.
Prior to MMA, Hokit was an All-American wrestler and played college football at Fresno State as a tight end and fullback, signing with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

Physical Stats & More

Weight Class	Heavyweight

Career

Sport	Mixed Martial Arts
Notable Fights	Opponent: Alexander Croteau Event: Xtreme Fight Promotions - XFP: Fight for Life Date: 10/07/2010 Result: Loss Method: Disqualification Round: 2 Time: 2:54 Opponent: Jasmin Kasmumovic Event: XCC - Fight Night At Station 56 Date: 05/06/2009 Result: Win Method: Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 0:00 Opponent: Spencer Smith Event: Bellator 300 Date: 03/2023 Result: Win Method: Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) Round: 3 Time: Opponent: Sean Rose Event: Bellator Date: 2024 Result: Win Method: Submission (Armbar) Round: 1 Time: Opponent: Guilherme Uriel Event: Dana White's Contender Series Season 9 Date: 19/08/2025 Result: Win Method: TKO Round: 2 Time: Opponent: Max Gimenis Event: UFC Vegas 111 Date: 08/11/2025 Result: Win Method: KO Round: 1 Time: 0:56
Achievements	Signed UFC contract after Dana White's Contender Series win on 19/08/2025. UFC debut knockout at UFC Vegas 111 on 08/11/2025, earning Performance of the Night bonus. #5 in UFC Heavyweight rankings as of 14/04/2026. Three first-round finishes in Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) in early 2025. Fresno Bee Athlete of the Year in high school. All-American wrestler and college football player at Fresno State.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Known as 'The Incredible Hok'.
2. Delivered a memorable post-fight promo in the style of 'Superstar' Billy Graham after his UFC debut.
3. Competed in Bellator MMA before transitioning to UFC following the PFL-Bellator merger.

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