Bruce Buffer, like he’s done for thousands of fighters across his legendary announcing career, introduced Josh Hokit in the UFC 334 main event last night (Sat., Nov. 14, 2026) at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Then something unexpected happened, which is not unusual when Hokit is involved.
“The Incredible Hok” gave Buffer the middle finger.
At least it wasn’t another dick joke.
Buffer is
universally beloved by both fans and fighters (Frank Trigg notwithstanding), which is why social media was littered with confused reactions. Turns out Hokit is still bitter about comments “The Veteran Voice of the Octagon” made condemning Hokit’s “disrespectful” behavior.
“You have a guy like Josh Hokit, the heavyweight. He can fight, but I don’t like what he talks about,” Buffer told streamer N3on. “I think he’s disrespectful, and I’m sorry, Josh, if you’re watching: It’s just the way it is. But this is his thing. It’s his game. It’s not my style. It’s like, show some class. That’s just the way I am.”
Hokit blasted Buffer’s take in this surprisingly sensical rebuttal.
“The things he said at the White House, I’m sorry – I didn’t appreciate that,” Buffer continued. “Not to put Josh down, but when I introduce him, you step into that Octagon, man or woman, you’re putting your blood, sweat and life on the line, all the tears on the floor. I’m there to enhance that moment for you, I give you my all.”
Hokit gave his all at UFC 334.
Unfortunately, his all wasn’t good enough to take the title from current heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane, who dug his way out of a scoring deficit to win the UFC 334 main event. Both fighters were transported to the hospital following their five-round, back-and-forth war, which set a heavyweight striking record.
Buffer got his revenge while announcing the verdict with his fake step toward Hokit.
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