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Josh Hokit Storms UFC Debut in 56 Seconds, Rhymes Out Callout of Valter Walker

The ex-NFL prospect leveraged a sub-minute finish to trigger an immediate response from Valter Walker.

Overview

  • Josh Hokit stopped Max Gimenis by TKO at 0:56 of Round 1 at UFC Vegas 111 inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, improving to 7-0.
  • Hokit delivered a Chael Sonnen–style, rhyming post-fight promo and capped it by saying, “Valter Walker, you absolutely suck.”
  • Valter Walker fired back on social media, saying he wants Hokit next and threatening to “kick your head like a soccer ball,” escalating the feud.
  • Outlets are discussing a potential Hokit–Walker matchup, though no bout has been booked or announced by the promotion.
  • Some reports say Hokit earned a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, and he condemned alleged fight fixers in the ongoing betting scandal, calling it a “coward move” and saying he was never approached.