Josh Hokit
Updated: 12/10/2025, 7:05:04 PM Wikipedia source
Joshua Seth Hokit (born November 12, 1997) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He formerly competed in Bellator MMA. He formerly played American football as a tight end and fullback in college football at Fresno State and was signed by the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2020. He also was a wrestler in college, and earned All-America honors.
Infobox
Born
Joshua Seth Hokit (1997-11-12) November 12, 1997 (age 28)Bakersfield, California, United States
Other names
The Incredible Hok
Height
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight
236 lb (107 kg; 16 st 12 lb)
Division
Heavyweight
Reach
73 in (185 cm)
Fighting out of
Clovis, California, United States
Team
Jackson Wink MMA Academy
Years active
2023–present (MMA)
Total
7
Wins
7
By knockout
4
By submission
3
Losses
0
Tables
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
7 matches
By knockout
7 wins
4
0 losses
0
By submission
By submission
7 matches
By submission
7 wins
3
0 losses
0
| 7 matches | 7 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
· Mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Max Gimenis
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown
Date
November 8, 2025
Round
1
Time
0:56
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Guilherme Uriel
Method
TKO (elbows)
Event
Dana White's Contender Series 78
Date
August 19, 2025
Round
2
Time
1:06
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Eric Lunsford
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
LFA 208
Date
May 9, 2025
Round
1
Time
2:00
Location
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Notes
Catchweight (269.6 lb) bout; Lunsford missed weight.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Ezekiel Latu
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
LFA 203
Date
March 6, 2025
Round
1
Time
0:42
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
John Lopez
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
LFA 199
Date
January 10, 2025
Round
1
Time
2:53
Location
Lemoore, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Sean Rose
Method
Submission (armbar)
Event
Bellator Champions Series 4
Date
September 7, 2024
Round
1
Time
4:58
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Spencer Smith
Method
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
Event
Bellator 300
Date
October 7, 2023
Round
3
Time
3:48
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Notes
Heavyweight debut.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 7–0 | Max Gimenis | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown | November 8, 2025 | 1 | 0:56 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 6–0 | Guilherme Uriel | TKO (elbows) | Dana White's Contender Series 78 | August 19, 2025 | 2 | 1:06 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Eric Lunsford | TKO (punches) | LFA 208 | May 9, 2025 | 1 | 2:00 | Santa Cruz, California, United States | Catchweight (269.6 lb) bout; Lunsford missed weight. |
| Win | 4–0 | Ezekiel Latu | Submission (rear-naked choke) | LFA 203 | March 6, 2025 | 1 | 0:42 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | John Lopez | TKO (punches) | LFA 199 | January 10, 2025 | 1 | 2:53 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Sean Rose | Submission (armbar) | Bellator Champions Series 4 | September 7, 2024 | 1 | 4:58 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Spencer Smith | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Bellator 300 | October 7, 2023 | 3 | 3:48 | San Diego, California, United States | Heavyweight debut. |
References
- ufcstats.comhttp://www.ufcstats.com/fighter-details/955da1675ad58a50
- Fresno State Bulldogshttps://gobulldogs.com/sports/wrestling/roster/josh-hokit/9589
- Fresno State Bulldogshttps://gobulldogs.com/sports/football/roster/josh-hokit/9297
- NBC Sportshttps://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/49ers-rookie-josh-hokit-has-considered-mma-career-after-nfl-journey
- The Fresno Beehttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/92430853/the-fresno-bee/
- The Fresno Beehttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/92431006/the-fresno-bee/
- The Fresno Beehttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/92430941/the-fresno-bee/
- 247Sports.comhttps://247sports.com/college/fresno-state/Article/Josh-Hokit-Fresno-State-football-NFL-undrafted-free-agent-signed-by-San-Francisco-49ers-UDFA-146515945/
- Sports Illustratedhttps://www.si.com/nfl/49ers/news/san-francisco-49ers-cutdown-tracker-jamar-taylor-released
- Forbeshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/vincentfrank/2020/09/06/first-look-at-the-san-francisco-49ers-16-man-practice-squad/?sh=4dd322e86758
- Sports Forecasterhttps://sportsforecaster.com/nfl/p/156374/Josh_Hokit/transactions
- CBS Sportshttps://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/josh-hokit-waived-by-san-fran/
- 49ersWebZone.comhttps://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/139480-49ers-2020-16-player-practice-squad-tracker/
- CBS Sportshttps://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/josh-hokit-moves-to-covid-19-list/
- 49ers.comhttps://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-11-players-to-reserve-future-contracts
- NBCSports.comhttps://web.archive.org/web/20220815191428/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/08/15/49ers-release-darqueze-dennard-waive-three/amp/
- Pro Football Talkhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/08/18/cardinals-sign-josh-hokit/
- Sports Illustratedhttps://www.si.com/mma/2023/05/05/josh-hokit-signs-multi-fight-deal-with-bellator
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/09/bellator-300-san-diego-eight-new-preliminary-card-fights-mma-matchup-booking-announcement
- Sherdoghttps://www.sherdog.com/videos/highlightreels/Bellator-300-Highlight-Video-Josh-Hokit-Taps-Spencer-Smith-20617
- bellator.comhttps://bellator.com/news/josh-hokit-showcases-grappling-prowess-to-score-firstround-submission-in-lastsecond-fashion
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2025/08/19/dana-whites-contender-series-78-live-results-round-by-round-coverage/85730966007/
- "UFC Vegas 111 fight card, start time, date and location - Bonfim vs. Brown"https://www.mmamania.com/ufc-fight-cards/394896/ufc-vegas-111-fight-card-start-time-date-location-bonfim-brown
- "UFC Vegas 111: Josh Hokit Puts Away Max Gimenis Early, Channels Chael Sonnen in Promo"https://cagesidepress.com/2025/11/08/ufc-vegas-111-josh-hokit-puts-away-max-gimenis-early-channels-chael-sonnen-in-promo/
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2025/11/08/ufc-vegas-111-bonuses-chris-padilla-snubbed-mother-request-josh-hokit-gabriel-ismael-bonfim/87177022007/
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2025/12/02/ufc-324-josh-hokit-vs-denzel-freeman/87575531007/