There are plans to challenge hockey Cyril Gane
for
Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title in the main event at UFC 334 November 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Whittaker recently previewed the bout, picking Gane as the winner after revealing what Hokit’s pre-fight antics caught his eye.
‘I thought Josh was stupid’: Robert Whittaker explains his heel turn to Josh Hokit
Whittaker has clarified that he has nothing personal against Hokit. The Australian revealed that although he thought Hokit was a moron at first, he has gradually become a fan of “The Incredible Hoki”.
Hokit has quickly risen to fame with his wacky banter and promotional antics. Whittaker explains that he won Hockey by spitting at the weigh-in before the fight Derrick Lewis at
UFC Freedom 250. The former champion is impressed by Hokit’s ability to fully immerse himself in the character he plays.
“I thought Josh was a moron, right? And then I saw him commit to the role so hard that he drooled over the baby food I immediately ordered,” Whittaker told Ariel Helwan. “Anyone who can go that deep in a role is my order. I’m a fan now… I think spitting baby food on yourself gives you a title… Gane is really good, man. And he’s got the resume to back it up. Josh hasn’t had a resume this long. Don’t get so personal. If it’s not personal, I’m on paper… I’m not betting on Josh.
Robert Whittaker shares what he finally won Josh Hockeybut still doubts his chances Cyril Gane: “I thought Josh was a moron, right? And then I saw him commit so much to the role, drooling all over himself with that baby food, which I immediately ordered. Anyone who can go that deep into a role is my order. I’m a fan now… I think spitting baby food on yourself gives you the title. Josh hasn’t been that tall in person. I just look at it on paper, if I had to bet my house on it, I not betting on Ciryl.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani)
November 9, 2026
