Quick Info
| Profession | MMA Fighter |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/11/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Bakersfield, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Josh Hokit
Tom Aspinall vacated the UFC Heavyweight Championship while recovering from eye-injury complications, leaving the title open. Josh Hokit publicly called for a title shot, and the UFC subsequently booked him to face champion Ciryl Gane at UFC 334 on 14/11/2026 at Madison Square Garden.
Josh Hokit knocked out Derrick Lewis by second-round TKO at UFC Freedom 250, his most high-profile win to date. The victory extended his UFC record to 4-0.
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.
Josh Hokit won a unanimous decision over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 in Miami, a bout that earned Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses. He landed 177 significant strikes, a UFC record for a three-round heavyweight fight.
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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. | |
| Known as 'The Incredible Hok', he trains at Jackson Wink MMA Academy and has earned a UFC heavyweight title opportunity against Ciryl Gane at UFC 334 on 14/11/2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Weight Class | Heavyweight |
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| Height | 6'1" (185cm) |
| Reach | 73.5" (187cm) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Fresno State |
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| Sport at College | Football (tight end and fullback) and All-American wrestling |
Career
| Sport | Mixed Martial Arts |
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| Affiliation | Jackson Wink MMA Academy |
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. | |
| 4. Told then-Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh as a teenager that he planned to become an MMA Heavyweight champion. |
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