UFC Fight Night: Josh Hokit vs Max Gimenis Preview & Prediction

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The prelims continue with an intriguing heavyweight matchup between American prospect Josh Hokit and Brazilian grappler Max Gimenis.

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UFC on ESPN 73: Bonfim vs Brown main card

Gabriel Bonfim vs Randy Brown (Welterweight)

Matt Schnell vs Joseph Morales (Flyweight)

Muslim Salikhov vs Uros Medic (Welterweight)

Chris Padilla vs Ismael Bonfim (Lightweight)

Christian Leroy Duncan vs Marco Tulio (Middleweight)

UFC on ESPN 73: Bonfim vs Brown prelims

Hyder Amil vs Jamall Emmers (Featherweight)

Ricky Simon vs Raoni Barcelos (Bantamweight)

Mayra Bueno Silva vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti (Women’s Bantamweight)

Josh Hokit vs Max Gimenis (Heavyweight)

Miles Johns vs Daniel Marcos (Bantamweight)

Tecia Pennington vs Denise Gomes (Women’s Strawweight)

Jackson McVey vs Zachary Reese (Catchweight - 195 lb)

Josh Hokit: “The Incredible Hok” making waves at heavyweight

Josh Hokit (6-0) arrives in the UFC with plenty of momentum following an emphatic first-round TKO win on Dana White’s Contender Series. A former two-time NCAA wrestler, Hokit has transitioned impressively into MMA, showcasing strong athleticism and a well-rounded ground game. Fighting out of Jackson Wink MMA Academy, the 27-year-old has split his six professional victories evenly between knockouts and submissions, proving he’s as dangerous on the mat as he is on the feet. His ability to mix power striking with heavy top control makes him a stylistic threat to most heavyweights outside the rankings.

Having competed in major promotions such as Bellator and LFA before earning his UFC contract, Hokit has been tested on big stages — and has consistently risen to the occasion.

Max Gimenis: Elite grappler stepping into deeper waters

Max Gimenis (6-1) is a decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor who now looks to make his mark in the UFC after success on the regional scene. Fighting out of Ground Control Academy, the 32-year-old has finished five of his six wins inside the distance, with most of those victories coming via dominant ground control or powerful ground-and-pound.

However, Gimenis remains largely unproven against higher-level opponents. His gas tank, wrestling defense, and striking arsenal have not yet been tested by elite competition. While his BJJ credentials are unquestionable, the modern MMA landscape has shown that pure grapplers often struggle when unable to dictate the takedown exchanges — an area that could be exploited by a powerful wrestler like Hokit.

Josh Hokit vs Max Gimenis Prediction

This is a classic wrestler-versus-grappler matchup, but one where the wrestler appears to have the edge. Hokit’s athleticism, wrestling base, and composure under the bright lights should allow him to control where the fight takes place. Gimenis’ jiu-jitsu will always be a threat, but without the wrestling to bring the fight to the ground on his own terms, he may find himself on the defensive early.
Expect Hokit to dictate the tempo, stuff takedown attempts, and deliver punishing ground-and-pound or powerful shots in the clinch. With his superior experience in major promotions and proven finishing ability, the pick here is for Hokit to keep his undefeated streak alive with another dominant showing.