Chimaev focused during training. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Josh Hokit continues his quest for prominence in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). After engaging in provocations with Ilia Topuria and Alex Poatan during the UFC White House press conference and exchanging barbs with Paulo Borrachinha backstage at UFC 328 , the American has turned his attention to Khamzat Chimaev , who recently lost the middleweight title to Sean Strickland.
In a social media post, Hokit ignored the weight class difference and suggested a possible confrontation, adopting a provocative tone by stating that his rival could make weight at any weight, as long as he was willing to prove who would back down first in a potential duel.
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"You can weigh it up as much as you want... let's see who backs down first," Hokit wrote.
You can weigh whatever… let's see who backs up first… https://t.co/Ll76puSNel
— The Incredible Hok (@Josh_HokitUFC) May 11, 2026
Khamzat Chimaev is defeated by Sean Strickland at UFC 328.
Sean Strickland being crowned champion after his fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328. Photo: Reproduction/X
Although Khamzat Chimaev was considered the heavy favorite in the main event of UFC 328 , the fight took an unexpected turn against Sean Strickland . After a first round dominated by the Chechen, the scenario changed in the second round, when the American began to gain the upper hand, especially in the striking exchanges.
After five rounds, Strickland was crowned the new middleweight champion by split decision.
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