Whittaker On Hokit's Bizarre UFC 334 Stunt

Robert Whittaker has reversed his opinion on Josh Hokit after watching the heavyweight drool baby food on himself at a weigh-in.

The former middleweight champion initially dismissed Hokit as foolish but changed his stance after seeing the challenger's commitment to his character before facing Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250. Speaking with Ariel Helwani, Whittaker praised Hokit's willingness to go all-in on the bizarre promotional stunt, calling it subscription-worthy entertainment.

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Whittaker Still Backs Gane for UFC 334

Even with his new appreciation for Hokit's showmanship, Whittaker questions whether the rising contender can pull off the upset when he faces Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight belt November 14 at Madison Square Garden. The Australian pointed to Gane's superior track record and deeper résumé at the elite level. "If I had to bet my house on it, I'm not betting on Josh," Whittaker said, per Sherdog.

Hokit challenges Gane in the UFC 334 main event Saturday night from New York.

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• Sherdog — Robert Whittaker wasn't a Josh Hokit fan until one bizarre stunt