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Dana White shares thoughts on Josh Hokit ahead of title fight

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:52 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Dana White shares thoughts on Josh Hokit ahead of title fight
Summary

Dana White expressed his reservations about a potential title reign for Josh Hokit in the UFC. Hokit is set to challenge Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight championship on November 14 at Madison Square Garden. Gane became the undisputed champion after Tom Aspinall relinquished the title. White, who has previously criticized Hokit’s promotional style, reiterated that he does not require a positive relationship with fighters to support their career success. He remarked that fighters can thrive regardless of his opinion if they keep winning.

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By the Numbers
  • •Josh Hokit challenges Ciryl Gane for heavyweight title on November 14.
  • •Ciryl Gane was elevated to champion after Tom Aspinall's withdrawal.
  • •Dana White doubts Hokit's potential impact as champion.
  • •White has previously criticized Hokit for his promotional tactics.
  • •White states he doesn't need to like a fighter for them to succeed.
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  • 5:52 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White gets brutally honest about potential Josh Hokit title reign
  • 5:52 AMSherdog — Dana White gets brutally honest about potential Josh Hokit title reign
What they're saying
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Dana White isn’t looking forward to a potential Josh Hokit title reign in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Dana White isn’t looking forward to a potential Josh Hokit title reign in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

— Sherdogby SouravChakraborty@sherdog.com (Sourav Chakraborty)
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