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"The Incredible Hok"

JOSH HOKIT

Rank #6United States· Jackson Wink MMA Academy
JH

Height

6' 1"

Reach

73.0"

Stance

Age

28

Josh Hokit is an American heavyweight who transitioned to mixed martial arts following his collegiate background in wrestling and football at Fresno State. After competing for Bellator, he joined the UFC roster through Dana White’s Contender Series in 2025. Training out of the Jackson Wink MMA Academy, the unbeaten fighter utilizes his wrestling pedigree alongside various finishing techniques involving strikes and submissions. His progression through the division includes high-profile victories against seasoned opponents like Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis.

Entering the August 8, 2026 event, Hokit maintains a perfect professional record of 10-0-0. His recent activity features five consecutive victories. He secured a technical knockout win over Derrick Lewis in June 2026, preceded by a unanimous decision victory against Curtis Blaydes. He also earned three additional technical knockout finishes between August 2025 and January 2026.

Record entering UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld

10
Wins
0
Losses
0
Draws
10-0-0
Overall

Previous fights

08vs. Derrick Lewis
Win10-0-0·TKO (punches)
UFC Freedom 250·Washington, D.C., United States
Jun 14, 2026·Round 2·4:09
07vs. Curtis Blaydes
Win9-0-0·Decision (unanimous)
UFC 327·Miami, Florida, United States
Apr 11, 2026·Round 3·5:00
06vs. Denzel Freeman
Win8-0-0·TKO (retirement)
UFC 324·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jan 24, 2026·Round 1·4:59
05vs. Max Gimenis
Win7-0-0·TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Nov 8, 2025·Round 1·0:56
04vs. Guilherme Uriel
Win6-0-0·TKO (elbows)
Dana White's Contender Series 78·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Aug 19, 2025·Round 2·1:06
03vs. Eric Lunsford
Win5-0-0·TKO (punches)
LFA 208·Santa Cruz, California, United States
May 9, 2025·Round 1·2:00
02vs. Ezekiel Latu
Win4-0-0·Submission (rear-naked choke)
LFA 203·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mar 6, 2025·Round 1·0:42
01vs. John Lopez
Win3-0-0·TKO (punches)
LFA 199·Lemoore, California, United States
Jan 10, 2025·Round 1·2:53