Dana White criticizes Hokit's antics but supports title shot against Gane
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 11:39 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
UFC president Dana White expressed disapproval of Josh Hokit's promotional tactics ahead of UFC 334, where Hokit will challenge Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title. Despite calling Hokit's comments 'gross' and 'inappropriate', White acknowledged that Hokit deserves the shot after an unbeaten record of 10-0, including four victories in the UFC within one year. Gane, defending his title for the first time after being upgraded to undisputed champion, agrees with Hokit's placement and finds value in his character. The co-main event features Kayla Harrison defending her bantamweight title against Amanda Nunes, who is returning to the sport after retirement. A recent brawl involving fighters Usman Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili has drawn White's criticism as well.
- •White criticizes Hokit's antics but acknowledges his title shot is deserved.
- •Hokit has a record of 10-0 and has won four UFC fights.
- •Gane defends his heavyweight title for the first time at UFC 334.
- •Harrison faces Nunes in a co-main event clash after their respective comebacks.
- •White condemned a recent brawl in Abu Dhabi involving multiple fighters.
- 11:39 AMYahoo Sports — UFC boss White does not like Hokit's 'shtick'
- 11:39 AMBBC Sport — UFC boss White does not like Hokit's 'shtick'
"UFC president Dana White says he doesn't like Josh Hokit's "shtick" but he has earned his heavyweight title shot against Ciryl Gane at UFC 334.
"UFC president Dana White says he doesn't like Josh Hokit's "shtick" but he has earned his heavyweight title shot against Ciryl Gane at UFC 334.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 11:39 AMUFC boss White does not like Hokit's 'shtick'
UFC president Dana White says he doesn't like Josh Hokit's "shtick" but he has earned his heavyweight title shot against Ciryl Gane at UFC 334.
- BBC SportNov 13, 2026, 11:39 AMUFC boss White does not like Hokit's 'shtick'
UFC president Dana White says he doesn't like Josh Hokit's "shtick" but he has earned his heavyweight title shot against Ciryl Gane at UFC 334.
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