Josh Hokit trains for UFC 334 by getting pepper sprayed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Josh Hokit, the No. 5-ranked heavyweight title contender, prepares for his fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 334 later this month in New York City. Anticipating Gane's history of eye pokes, Hokit has resorted to sparring while receiving pepper spray to simulate limited vision during the match. Despite the risk of injury, Hokit intends to adapt his training techniques in preparation for the title bout. This innovative method showcases his commitment just two weeks before a key fight in his career.
- •Hokit faces Gane for the heavyweight title at UFC 334
- •Training includes exposure to pepper spray for vision impairment
- •Hokit holds an undefeated record of 10-0
- •Gane's previous title win was against Alex Pereira
- •Fight set for later this month in New York City
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Video: UFC 334’s Josh Hokit trains for Ciryl Gane eye pokes by getting pepper sprayed while sparring
"UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane has a history of eye pokes, which may or may not be intentional. That’s why No. 5-ranked title contender Josh Hokit, who battles Gane for the 265-pond strap atop the UFC 334 fight card later this month in New York City, is training to compete with limited vision. The means […]
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