{
  "id": 9943266,
  "title": "Chris Weidman Reveals Cain Velasquez Blueprint for Josh Hokit to Upset Ciryl Gane at UFC 334",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/chris-weidman-reveals-cain-velasquez-blueprint-for-josh-hokit-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T08:05:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chris-weidman-reveals-cain-velasquez-080502543.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chris Weidman, a former UFC middleweight champion, believes Josh Hokit has the potential to upset Ciryl Gane at UFC 334, should Hokit adopt the fighting style of former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. During a recent episode of his Deep Waters podcast, Weidman highlighted Hokit's relentless wrestling and pressure, comparing it to Velasquez's approach in his prime. Weidman pointed out that Hokit’s non-stop punches and relentless pressure could wear down Gane, who has struggled with cardio against fighters like Ngannou and Jones. The French heavyweight also suffers from a movement-heavy style that could tire him out faster than Gane. Weidman believes the style of Hokit, known for his relentless pressure, could exploit Gane's vulnerabilities, making him a \"tough matchup\" for the reigning champion.",
  "summary": "Chris Weidman believes Josh Hokit's explosiveness and pressure similiar to Cain Velasquez can overwhelm Ciryl Gane at UFC 334.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "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."
}