No WWE here! Dana White disapproves of the 'new Chael Sonnen's' behavior in the UFC.

Dana in an interview. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

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Despite being a newcomer to the world's largest MMA organization, the undefeated Josh Hokit is already making headlines because of his quirky and unusual persona. So much so that, at UFC 327, an event taking place this Saturday (11) in Miami (USA), the controversial heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) will make his third appearance in the octagon and will face... Curtis blaydes, a long-time member of the top 5. However, anyone who thinks that the 'new' Chael Sonnen'It fell into Dana White's good graces.'

On the contrary, the UFC president made it clear that he dislikes Hokit's 'trash talk' style and disapproves of his behavior and fight promotion tactics. For those who don't know, the bad boy, a former American football player, is such a WWE fan that he's inspired by Hulk Hogan, makes prepared and unusual speeches, wears extravagant outfits, and tends to irritate his opponents by resorting to harsh provocations.

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Hokit even argued with Jiri Prochazka behind the scenes of the event and was ignored by Carlos UlbergAware of what the fighter has been doing and the criticism he is receiving, Dana doesn't support him, but warns those who are bothered that he will not control him or prevent him from being who he is.

“What do I think of that? It’s not my thing. It’s his. You can do all that kind of thing. What matters is Saturday, the fight. How do you do on Saturday?”, said the official at the pre-UFC 327 press conference, held last Thursday (9).

Hokit's Fighters in MMA

Josh Hokit, 28, is a promising MMA fighter who has been rapidly rising in the UFC heavyweight division. The American began his career in the sport in 2023, having been discovered through the Contender Series program, and debuted in the company in 2025. In the sport, the bad boy has fought eight times and won all of them by stoppage (five by knockout and three by submission).