Overview
- Hokit posted a multi-part thread on X on Friday urging the UFC to strip or cut champion Tom Aspinall and to book Hokit versus interim champ Ciryl Gane in 2026.
- He cited Aspinall’s eye injury at UFC 321 and accused Aspinall of signing with promoter Eddie Hearn to pursue boxing opportunities, which Hokit said stalled the division.
- Hokit is a 10-0 fighter ranked No. 4 who vaulted in reputation after stopping Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 and is using that momentum to press for a title path.
- The UFC has made no public change to Aspinall’s title status and has not confirmed any matchups in response to Hokit’s posts.
- The heavyweight picture remains split between an inactive official champion and an active interim champion, a situation that has produced public callouts, proposed unification and contender fights, and increased pressure on the promotion to set a clear path forward.