{
  "id": 19583400,
  "title": "Josh Hokit: Winning title at UFC 334 would mean 'heavyweight division is saved'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/josh-hokit-winning-title-at-ufc-334-would-mean-heavyweight-division",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T01:30:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/josh-hokit-winning-title-ufc-013019474.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In preparation for his UFC 334 main event bout against champion Ciryl Gane, undefeated Josh Hokit participated in a media day session that began with a playful roast of notable figures including President Trump, Dana White, and Ciryl Gane himself. Following the lighthearted exchange, Hokit transitioned to discussing his upcoming title fight. Undefeated with a 10-0 MMA record, Hokit's rapid ascent in the heavyweight division has been fueled by his unique gimmick and controversial statements. After just four octagon appearances in the past year, Hokit secured victories against Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis, including the latter at the White House. The UFC heavyweight division has faced significant challenges in recent years, with key fighters departing for various reasons, leaving the division without an active champion for an extended period. Hokit sees winning the title as a way to save the heavyweight division, stating that it would mean Gotham is saved, the future is born, and the past put in a casket. He aims to prove himself as an active champion and secure additional titles, including a 205-pound belt, to cement his legacy in the sport.",
  "summary": "Josh Hokit found a moment at UFC 334 media day to be serious and open up about what being heavyweight champion would mean to him.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "UFC fighter Josh Hokit has no regrets about Michelle Obama verbal attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/ufc-fighter-josh-hokit-has-no-regrets-about-michelle-obama-verbal",
        "published": "2026-11-11T18:58:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}