Josh Hokit is puzzled by Bruce Buffer’s criticism of his antics each in an out of the octagon.
Hokit’s over-the-top persona has complimented his work as a prizefighter. “The Unimaginable Hok” has been in a position to garner some buzz for ruffling the feathers of Alex Pereira and even former light-weight and featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. Alongside the way in which, Hokit picked up huge wins over Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis to earn a shot at Ciryl Gane’s undisputed UFC heavyweight title.
Not everyone seems to be on board with Hokit’s antics. Buffer, the longtime voice of UFC, admitted he doesn’t take care of Hokit’s gimmick and he criticized the highest challenger for calling Michelle Obama a “man” throughout his UFC Freedom 250 post-fight speech.
Hokit fired again at Buffer on his X account, questioning why the veteran announcer needs prizefighters to be position fashions.
“I speak trash within the Octagon, however guys on this roster have precise felony data and rape prices. I’ve no felony file, but I’m not elegant sufficient? You notice we’re within the gladiator enterprise, proper? Ought to males who attempt to kill different males, actually be your position mannequin? lol”
Some have been out on Hokit for attempting too arduous to create drama. Others give him credit score for attempting to shake issues up within the UFC heavyweight division. If Hokit can pull off the upset over Gane, his inventory could be at an all-time excessive.
Hokit’s title combat towards Gane is scheduled to happen inside Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis on Nov. 14. The heavyweight championship conflict will headline UFC 334. A win for Hokit would flip the heavyweight division the wrong way up, however Gane is hoping to trip the momentum of his second-round TKO win over Alex Pereira again in June.
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