Gable Steveson said he would welcome a fight with Josh Hokit. |
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After a dominant win in his
Ultimate Fighting Championship debut, Gable
Steveson has responded to Josh Hokitās
trash talk.
Steveson defeated Elisha
Ellison at
UFC 329, extending his professional record to 4-0 and recording
his fourth straight first-round finish. Hokit, whoās emerged as one
of the most polarizing figures in the UFC, has issued threats to
Steveson and his mentor, Jon Jones,
drawing a reaction from the Olympian.
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Gable Steveson responds to Josh Hokit after dominant UFC 329
victory
Hokit took to X to share a clip from one of Stevesonās pre-fight
interviews wherein the latter questioned the formerās skills. āThe
Incredible Hokā listed his many athletic achievements before
suggesting that both Steveson and Jones steer clear of him.
āRemember, this aināt wrestling,ā Hokit wrote on X. āIf anyone
signs up to face me in a fist fight, better have a good insurance
policy. It will take your doctor time to put your face back
together, unless you quit like the last guy I fought. This includes
the guy [Jon Jones]
that trains you. Iām the baddest man on the planet.ā
Steveson responded at the UFC 329 post-fight presser, claiming that
he and Hokit have contrasting priorities.
āLike I said, I like Josh as a fighter,ā Steveson said. āJosh is a
character. Josh wants to make sure people follow him on Instagram
or follow him on Twitter. I go out there and dominate. I go out
there and win. So, if the time comes with Josh, if he doesnāt move
down before that, so be it, will make it happen.ā
High School: All State in Football & CA
State Champ. Ranked top 3 in nation.
College: Running Back. 15-hr days with a Bowl-bound football team.
No time to train wrestling.
Finished football in Jan ā”ļø cut weight & prepped in 2 months ā”ļø
Finished Top 5 in the NCAA wrestlingā¦ https://t.co/46vHT8lqXcā The Incredible Hok (@Josh_HokitUFC)
July 11, 2026