Josh Hokit Targets UFC Peers Ahead of UFC 334 Title Bout

In a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, heavyweight contender Josh Hokit questioned the relevance of weight classes and dismissed Ilia Topuria as being from a different era. Hokit, who is scheduled to face Ciryl Gane at UFC 334, expressed his desire to restore a more primal approach to fighting while criticizing Topuria for his remarks directed at heavier athletes.

Hokit also made unsubstantiated claims regarding Tom Aspinall, alleging that the former heavyweight champion's recent eye injury is fabricated to secure an exit from his UFC contract for a transition to boxing. Regarding his upcoming opponent, Gane, Hokit stated he would retaliate with eye pokes or aggressive tactics if he were on the receiving end of similar fouls, while also questioning Gane's credentials for an undisputed title shot.