UFC boss White does not like Hokit’s ‘shtick’

Dana White says Josh Hokit has earned a shot at the undisputed UFC heavyweight title despite disliking the fighter’s attention-grabbing persona. Hokit will face Ciryl Gane at UFC 334 in New York, a bout that has drawn criticism from those who think other contenders deserve the opportunity.

Hokit, 29, made his UFC debut a year ago and has won all four of his fights in the promotion, taking his unbeaten record to 10-0. Gane says Hokit is a skilled athlete as well as a showman; the Frenchman is defending the title for the first time since Tom Aspinall vacated it in September. The event’s co-main event sees Kayla Harrison meet Amanda Nunes, who is returning from retirement.