Josh Hokit, former NFL tight end and current MMA fighter, recently made an announcement of his latest contract with the UFC. Apparently, Hokit managed to crack an impressive contract with Dana White, owner of the UFC, after he beat Guilherme Uriel in Tuesday’s matchup.
Hokit played for a couple of seasons with the National Football League but did not make any big impression in his football career. The former tight end played as part of the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals, but did not get an opportunity to showcase his football skills. However, it seems like the talented athlete had already set his sights on making it as a fighter in the octagon. Hokit also recently called out the NFL after cracking the contract.
Josh Hokit
Aug 14, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Josh Hokit (40) walks off the field after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
“I left the liberal, snowflake NFL to do a real man’s sport in a real man’s promotion, and here I am doing just that by earning this UFC contract. I’ve been chewed up and spit out, and I continue to find a way, and I will find a way to that UFC gold. Mark my words. Me and my new business partner, Dana White, have decided to get rid of this unentertaining heavyweight division, and instead, we’re going to create ‘The Incredible Hok’ division but my opponents won’t be these lazy, boring, heavyweights.”Josh Hokit said after concluding his deal with Dana White, the CEO and President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Despite not making a mark in the NFL, Josh Hokit has created waves in the octagon. However, many have come forward to condemn Hokit for his recent statements regarding other players, especially since he only now earned his contract from Dana White.
Josh Hokit Has Already Created List On Whom He Will Fight
Even though he has just now received his contract, Josh Hokit has high hopes for himself in the UFC. The MMA fighter is also pretty clear on whom he would like to fight in the ring, and for what exact reason.
Josh Hokit
Aug 14, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Josh Hokit (40) jogs off the field during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
“My opponents will be s*x traffickers, p*dophiles, r*pists, hell you can even throw the tr*nsgenders in there. Line them all up, and one by one, I give them a good ol’ American beatdown inside the octagon to show the world that there’s consequences for these types of behaviors in America.” Josh Hokit said.
Josh Hokit also remarked to reporters that UFC fights often feature “overweight fat guys” and that their fights are boring. The former NFL tight also criticized the fighters for not speaking English and that this should be created as a criterion for those who want to fight in the UFC.
Josh Hokit
Dec 24, 2017; Honolulu, HI, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs quarterback Marcus McMaryion (6) makes a hand off to running back Josh Hokit (33) against the Houston Cougars during the first quarter of the 2017 Hawaii Bowl at Aloha Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-USA TODAY Sports
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