Morning Report | Sean O’Malley is rooting for Josh Hokit at UFC 334 so he can continue to be ‘an absolute menace to the UFC’
UFC fighter Sean O'Malley has expressed his support for Josh Hokit ahead of his heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 334. O'Malley praised Hokit's aggressive persona and wrestling skills while acknowledging the significant challenge posed by Gane's experience.
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Sean O’Malley is pulling for Josh Hokit this weekend.
On Saturday, Hokit challenges Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden. It’s obviously a huge opportunity, made all the more impressive by the fact that Hokit only made his UFC debut a year ago. But since joining the UFC, “The Incredible Hok” has delivered stellar performances inside the cage, while courting controversy outside of it with pro-wrestling antics and incendiary comments. And Sean O’Malley hopes that train doesn’t get derailed just yet.
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