# Josh Hokit’s UFC legend could be born at the Garden: Jon Anik

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/josh-hokits-ufc-legend-could-be-born-at-the-garden-jon-anik/
- Published: 2026-11-13T22:41:47+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T23:33:37+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/sports/josh-hokits-ufc-legend-could-be-born-at-the-garden-jon-anik/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Anik sees a possible path for Hokit to make history at the Garden.
- Hokit is the underdog against former title challenger Ciryl Gane.
- Wrestling, pressure and a longer fight could favour Hokit.

## Summary

UFC commentator Jon Anik says Josh Hokit has the athletic ability and tools to make a name for himself at Madison Square Garden, where the UFC has staged landmark events since New York legalised the sport in 2016. Hokit faces former title challenger Ciryl Gane at UFC 334 on Saturday, but is the underdog against the highly regarded heavyweight.

Anik says Hokit’s wrestling, speed and physical pressure could give him a route to victory if he makes the fight demanding and drags it into the later rounds. Hokit previously beat Derrick Lewis at the UFC Freedom 250 event, though a controversial remark after the bout drew attention away from his performance. Anik also points to Hokit’s college football and wrestling background, while stressing that Gane’s quality makes the matchup difficult.

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