Hokit Threatens Garry's Son Before UFC 330

Heavyweight contender Josh Hokit threatened Ian Garry's young son on social media ahead of UFC 330 this weekend.

Hokit posted that he would punt Garry's son Leo after the boy became upset when he missed meeting Islam Makhachev at a face-off in Philadelphia earlier this week, according to MMA Mania. Leo had wanted to meet the welterweight champion, who left before the two could connect. Garry reassured his son that he would have another chance later in fight week.

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Makhachev Promises To Meet Young Fan

Makhachev addressed the incident at UFC 330 media day, saying he had not seen the boy at the time. The champion promised to meet Leo before the weekend and make him happy. Hokit then inserted himself into the situation with violent rhetoric aimed at a child.

Fellow heavyweight Valter Walker called out Hokit for the comments. Walker wrote that anyone who hides behind multiple personalities is a complete idiot and told Hokit to shut up, per the report.

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Garry challenges Makhachev for the welterweight title in the UFC 330 main event Saturday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

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• MMA Mania — Unhinged Josh Hokit targets Ian Garry’s son before UFC 330 – ‘I’d punt that f—king kid’