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Josh Hokit

Heavyweight Division

10-0-0 (W-L-D)

6

Wins by Knockout

3

Wins by Submission

6

First Round Finishes

Josh Hokit
  • Last fight

    Win
    Josh Hokit
    Derrick Lewis

    Hokit vs Lewis

    Jun. 14, 2026

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Josh Hokit's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Bakersfield, United States
Trains at
Jackson Wink MMA Academy - NM
Fighting style
Wrestling
Age
28
Height
73.00
Weight
234.50
Octagon Debut
Nov. 8, 2025
Reach
73.50
Leg reach
43.00
  • Pro since October 2023, made UFC debut in November 2026
     
  • Perfect 8-0 as pro in MMA
     
  • Six wins by knockout, three submissions (RNC, Armbar, Arm-Triangle)
     
  • Went 5-0 in 2025 (four KOs, one sub - total fight time: 12:37) 
     
  • Six first-round finishes, two second-round finished, one third-round finish
     
  • Wrestled in High School at Clovis HS, won the California State Title in 2016
     
  • Wrestled 3 seasons at Fresno State and earned All-American honors his Junior year
     
  • Wrestled against Bo Nickal at the NCAA Championships in 2019
     
  • Spent the 2020 & 2021 seasons on the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad
     
  • Has an alter-ego called “The Incredible Hok” 

UFC Freedom 250 (6/14/26) Hokit stopped Derrick Lewis via strikes at 4:09 of the second round

UFC 327 (4/11/26) Hokit won a three round unanimous decision over Curtis Blaydes

UFC 324 (1/24/26) Hokit stopped Denzel Freeman via strikes at 4:59 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (11/8/25) Hokit stopped Max Gimenis via strikes at :56 of the first round

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 9

Episode 2 (8/19/25) Hokit stopped Guilherme Uriel via strikes at 1:06 of the second round

When and why did you start training for fighting? Three years ago. Beating people up for money is fun.

What professional titles have you held? Played 2 years in the NFL with the 49ers

Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? 2x All American wrestler & played running back for Fresno State - 1700 total yards with 17 total touchdowns

What has been your toughest fight to date and why? My toughest fight is me vs me

Who is your favorite fighter and why? Joshua Van, because he is a dawg

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Political Science

What was your job before you started fighting? Playing in the NFL

Personal Life / Background: Grew up wrestling - national champ at 6 years old

Who would you love to meet or work with? Kenny Powers

What are your hobbies, activities or other interests when not training for a fight? I like to watch Kill Tony