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Dana White admits he was wrong about Josh Hokit after UFC 334: 'Stock went up with me'
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Key Points:
- Josh Hokit lost to heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane by unanimous decision at UFC 334 but earned Fight of the Night honors and a $100,000 bonus for his performance in his first UFC main event.
- UFC CEO Dana White praised Hokit's aggressive pace and fight style, stating that despite the loss, Hokit's stock has risen significantly and he now respects him as a serious contender.
- Hokit, who had an 11-fight winning streak before this bout, earned his title shot after defeating top contenders Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis within a year of joining the UFC.
- The UFC is considering a future matchup between Hokit and former two-division champion Alex Pereira, who will next face Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335.
- Former heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, sidelined due to injuries from eye pokes, relinquished his title but remains next in line for a title shot once he recovers, according to Dana White.
