Josh Hokit
Last fight: Win vs Derrick Lewis · TKO · Jun 14, 2026
CAREER SUMMARY
Josh Hokit holds a professional MMA record of 10-0-0. Hokit has won 10 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 1 by decision. In the UFC, Hokit lands 10.28 significant strikes per minute with 64% accuracy and averages 1.50 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 14, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, BELLATOR.
Profile
- Height
- 6'1"185 cm
- Weight
- 235 lbs107 kg
- Reach
- 73"185 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Nov 12, 1997
- Age
- 29
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Clovis, California, United States
Upcoming
Latest on Josh Hokit
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- UFC 334 predictions: picks for all 13 bouts, Gane vs Hokit and Harrison vs NunesNov 11, 2026
Career history
- WINUFC Freedom 250· Jun 14, 2026· Heavyweight· 10-0 vs 29-14TKOR2 · 4:09
- WINUFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg· Apr 11, 2026· Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 19-6FOTN + POTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett· Jan 24, 2026· Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 7-2POTNTKOR1 · 4:59
- WINvs Max GimenisUFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs Brown· Nov 8, 2025· Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 6-2POTNTKOR1 · 0:56
- WINvs Guilherme UrielUFC · Dana White's Contender Series 78· Aug 19, 2025· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 6-2TKOR2 · 01:07
- WINvs Eric LunsfordLFA 208: Mecate vs. Reyes· May 9, 2025· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 6-5TKOR1 · 2:00
- WINvs Ezekiel LatuLFA 203: Satybaldiev vs. Soares· Mar 6, 2025· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 5-4SUBR1 · 0:42
- WINvs John LopezLFA 199: Farias vs. Visconde· Jan 10, 2025· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 2-2TKOR1 · 2:53
- WINvs Sean RoseBellator Champions Series San Diego: Nurmagomedov vs Shabliy· Sep 7, 2024· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 2-3SUBR1 · 4:58
- WINvs Spencer SmithBellator 300: Nurmagomedov vs Primus· Oct 7, 2023· 1-0 vs 0-1SUBR3 · 3:48
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2025Contract winner · DWCS · Heavyweight
- 2022Started in MMA
- 2020All-American · NCAA D1 · Heavyweight
- 20203rd Place · Big 12 Championships · Heavyweight
- 2019All-American · NCAA D1 · 197 lb Catchweight
- 20196th Place · Midlands Championships · Heavyweight
- 20185th Place · Big 12 Championships
- 2016Champion · State HS · 182 lb Catchweight
- Medalist · State HS
- Champion · Youth Nationals · youth
- Fresno State University · Wrestling · 2018-2020
- Clovis High School (Clovis, California) · Wrestling · -2016
- AGE 4Started in Folkstyle Wrestling
Camp
- Jackson Wink MMA Academy · Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
- Xtreme Couture · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Former
- Dewey Cooper's gym · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Former
Coaches
- Greg Jackson · Head coach
- Mike Winkeljohn · Head coach
Training partners
- Gable Steveson
- Isaiah Hokit
Background
Josh Hokit came to MMA as a Division I All-American wrestler who also spent time on NFL practice squads, and he remains undefeated at heavyweight. At UFC 327 he outworked Curtis Blaydes over three rounds in a fight that set a UFC heavyweight record for combined significant strikes.
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (14 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Josh Hokit sits in the top 25.
- #1 Strikes landed per minute, Heavyweight9.29
- #2 Most significant strikes in a fight, Heavyweight177
- #2 Strikes landed per minute, all divisions9.29
- #3 Most significant strikes in a round, Heavyweight82
- #3 Best striking differential, Heavyweight4.01
- #5 Best striking differential, all divisions4.01
- #9 Strikes absorbed per minute, Heavyweight5.28
- #10 Most takedowns in a round, Heavyweight5
Bonus résumé
Josh Hokit has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $375,000.
- ★ FOTN + POTNvs Curtis Blaydes · UFC 327: Procházka vs UlbergApr 11, 2026
- ★ POTNvs Denzel Freeman · UFC 324: Gaethje vs PimblettJan 24, 2026
- ★ POTNvs Max Gimenis · UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs BrownNov 8, 2025
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Heavyweight top 5
Recent & upcoming opponents
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Josh Hokit earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Josh Hokit's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #4 Heavyweight
- Meta rank
- #5 Heavyweight
- Peak
- #4 Heavyweight
- First ranked
- Apr 14, 2026
- Times ranked
- 32
Heavyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1869▲33
- Peak
- 1869Jun 15, 2026
- Rated fights
- 10
Frequently asked questions
When does Josh Hokit fight next?
Josh Hokit fights Ciryl Gane on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit.
What is Josh Hokit's record?
Josh Hokit's professional MMA record is 10-0-0.
Who is Josh Hokit fighting next?
Josh Hokit's next opponent is Ciryl Gane at UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit.
Who did Josh Hokit fight last?
Josh Hokit most recently fought Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday, June 14, 2026, WIN (TKO).
What weight class does Josh Hokit fight in?
Josh Hokit fights at Heavyweight.
Is Josh Hokit ranked in the UFC?
Josh Hokit is currently ranked #4 in the UFC Heavyweight division.
How many knockouts does Josh Hokit have?
Josh Hokit has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Josh Hokit won?
Josh Hokit has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Josh Hokit?
Josh Hokit is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.
How much does Josh Hokit weigh?
Josh Hokit weighs 235 lbs (107 kg).
What is Josh Hokit's reach?
Josh Hokit has a reach of 73" (185 cm).
How old is Josh Hokit?
Josh Hokit is 29 years old (born Nov 12, 1997).
Where is Josh Hokit from?
Josh Hokit is from the United States.
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