Josh Hokit calls for Tom Aspinall to be stripped of heavyweight title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Josh Hokit is pushing for a reset of the UFC heavyweight division, targeting Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane. Hokit, currently undefeated at 10-0, has not fought since Aspinall's last bout in October 2025. He suggests the UFC should strip Aspinall, who has been sidelined with an eye injury, and create a vacant title fight between himself and Gane. Hokit also expressed a desire to face Alex Pereira but prefers to wait until Pereira has had a successful outing in the heavyweight category. His comments reflect ongoing frustrations regarding the state of the heavyweight division.
- •Josh Hokit wants Tom Aspinall stripped of the heavyweight title.
- •Hokit has not competed since October 2025 due to Aspinall's inactivity.
- •He is advocating for a fight against Ciryl Gane for the vacant title.
- •Hokit is also interested in a future matchup with Alex Pereira.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Hokit wants Tom Aspinall stripped, vows to 'reset' heavyweight
"Josh Hokit had plenty to say about Tom Aspinall and Alex Pereira, while calling out Ciryl Gane.
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