Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson and up-and-comer Josh Hokit have both hit the mats at Jackson-Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque. But while some expected mutual respect, Steveson has taken aim, insisting Hokit is “not on the same level”—sparking talk of a brewing rivalry ahead of UFC 329.

Gable Steveson may soon face off against a familiar opponent—his own teammate, Josh Hokit. In the same announcement, Steveson revealed he could be moving down to the 205-pound weight class, raising questions about how this potential change might alter the MMA landscape.

Josh Hokit’s strong in-cage performances have made him a UFC heavyweight to watch since his debut in 2025. However, fellow fighter Dricus du Plessis warns that an offensive comment about the UFC and the White House could jeopardize Hokit’s promising future.

Derrick Lewis stood across from Josh Hokit without having watched a single one of his fights. In the end, a knockout at the White House underscored how overlooking an opponent can cost even the most seasoned fighter.

Josh Hokit, also known as “The Incredible Hok,” was a last-minute addition to the June 14 UFC White House event. Despite his upcoming fight, a top-three heavyweight has already called him out for a future matchup, suggesting his return to the Octagon could come sooner rather than later.

For the second Tuesday in a row, Albuquerque has welcomed a new UFC fighter. Heavyweight Josh Hokit, a former Fresno State fullback training at Jackson Wink, earned a UFC contract after claiming a second-round TKO victory over Ghuilherme Uriel on Dana White’s Tuesday Contender Series.