Josh Hokit eyes two additional fights for four million dollar earnings in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:47 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Josh Hokit continues to gain prominence in the UFC following a June 14 fight at the White House, where he stirred controversy with remarks after his victory. Despite negative reactions, Hokit claims he is poised for further fights this year, potentially leading to a title shot. He stated he is targeting two more fights in 2026, expressing confidence in achieving significant earnings by the year's end. Hokit maintains that his comments reflect free speech rather than personal affronts.
- •Hokit plans to fight twice more in 2026, possibly for a title.
- •He estimates earnings could reach three to four million dollars this year.
- •Hokit faced backlash for remarks about Michelle Obama during a victory speech.
- •UFC CEO Dana White has publicly condemned Hokit but has not contacted him personally.
- 12:47 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Hokit aiming for two more fights and ‘a four million dollar’ 2026 despite White House controversy
"Josh Hokit’s star continues to rise in the UFC despite all the horrible things he says … or perhaps in large part because of it. There hasn’t been a fight in the promotion involving “The Incredible Hok” where he hasn’t said some truly heinous stuff, yet he keeps winning and moving up. Even after his […]
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