Ciryl Gane's coach praises Josh Hokit before UFC 334
Fernand Lopez, head coach of MMA Factory, likened Hokit to Cain Velasquez and called him a significant danger in the title fight.
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What happened
Fernand Lopez, head coach at MMA Factory and coach of UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane, analyzed contender Josh Hokit in an interview before UFC 334. He compared Hokit to Cain Velasquez and said Hokit is a significant danger in their heavyweight title fight.
Why it matters
The fight is a heavyweight title clash at UFC 334, with Hokit challenging champion Ciryl Gane.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 7:01 PM ET: Lopez analyzed Hokit in an interview with Farrah Hannoun ahead of UFC 334.
- Oct 20, 9:45 AM ET: Gane's head coach praised Hokit as a contender ahead of UFC 334.
- Oct 20, 10:38 AM ET: Lopez compared Hokit to Cain Velasquez and explained why he is a significant danger in the heavyweight title clash.
Coverage
- Josh Hokit Earns Cain Velasquez Comparison From Ciryl Gane’s Coach Ahead of UFC 334 (Kshitiz Kumar Singh)
- Josh Hokit Praised by Ciryl Gane’s Coach Ahead of UFC 334 (heavy.com)
- Fernand Lopez Breaks Down Josh Hokit Ahead of UFC 334 (mmasucka.com)
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