Joe Rogan endorses Josh Hokit’s shenanigans ahead of UFC 327 — Calls him ‘smart’
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Josh Hokit might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but he’s got the backing of the UFC’s top voice when it comes to his divisive persona. The unbeaten heavyweight is set for the biggest moment of his career so far, landing a spot on the main card of UFC 327. Before fans shift their focus to the pair of key light heavyweight bouts headlining the night in Miami, Hokit will step into the Octagon against Curtis Blaydes, looking to claim a place inside the division’s top five.
Joe Rogan urges Josh Hokit to keep playing up antics that have split opinion ahead of UFC 327 Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images Josh Hokit has always played up the showman persona, and he’s doubled down in Miami, looking even more outlandish than usual. From an altercation with Prochazka at media day to odd moments throughout fight week, he hasn’t gone unnoticed. Not everyone is buying into the act.
While UFC president Dana White isn’t a fan, Joe Rogan spoke up in support during his latest episode of the JRE MMA Show. “He’s so fun,” Rogan said during the latest episode of his JRE MMA Show. The co-hosts didn’t agree.
Matt Serra and Din Thomas both pushed back, with Thomas saying he doesn’t see the appeal. But Rogan stuck to his view. “I love it.
He’s like a pro wrestler. He’s a smart dude. You talk to that guy, he’s a smart dude.