VIDEO: Loud-mouthed American knocks out giant Brazilian in less than a minute at UFC Vegas 111

Josh Hokit beat Max Gimenis at UFC Vegas 111. Photo: UFC Newus / twitter

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Josh Hokit confirmed that he is much more than just another loudmouth in MMA. The American, known for his sharp tongue, showed no mercy to Max Gimenis and defeated the Brazilian by knockout in the first round of UFC Vegas 111, held last Saturday (8).

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The fight began with Hokit going on the offensive from the first few seconds. In his first blitz, he rocked the Brazilian, who managed to get back to his feet quickly. However, after an exchange of blows in the clinch, the American landed a powerful right hand that ended the fight brutally.

With the victory, Josh Hokit reached seven wins in his career, all achieved by stoppage. Max Gimenis, on the other hand, suffered his second professional defeat, right in his UFC debut.

Check out Josh Hokit's knockout of Max Gimenis at UFC Vegas 111.

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UFC Vegas 111 results

MAIN CARD (starting at 21 PM, Brasília time)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joseph Morales defeated Matt Schnell by submission (guillotine choke) at 3:53 of round 1.

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Uros Medic defeated Muslim Salikhov by knockout (punches) at 1:03 of round 1.

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Chris Padilla defeated Ismael Bonfim by knockout (punches) at 4:30 of round 2.

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Christian Leroy Duncan defeated Marco Túlio by knockout (punches) at 3:20 of round 1.

PRELIMINARY CARD (starting at 18 PM, Brasília time)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jamall Emmers defeated Hyder Amil by unanimous decision (29-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Raoni Barcelos defeated Ricky Simon by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Jacqueline Cavalcanti defeated Mayra Sheetara by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit defeated Max Gimenis by knockout (punches) at 0:56 of round 1.

Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Denise Gomes defeated Tecia Pennington by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Daniel Marcos defeated Miles Johns by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:33 of round 2.

Catchweight (up to 88,4 kg): Zachary Reese defeated Jackson McVey by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:38 of round 2.

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