Former NFL tight end Josh Hokit delivered as promised earlier tonight (Sat., Nov. 8, 2025) at UFC Vegas 111 LIVE on ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, taking out fellow heavyweight debutant Max Gimenis with a 56-second TKO (punches).<\/p>\n
There was a reason that Hokit was the biggest favorite on UFC Vegas 111\u2019s card. The fighter known as \u201cIncredible Hulk\u201d has posted a 100% finish rate throughout his MMA career and possesses solid wrestling with a collegiate background. It\u2019s the perfect combination for a young heavyweight on the rise, but Hokit still had to prove he could live up to the hype.<\/p>\n
Luckily for Hokit, the stars aligned in his UFC debut and he was able to score a nice knockdown with about 40 seconds off the clock. Gimenis was able to return to his feet, but Hokit was there again for more punches and a flurry of power shots that crumbled the Brazilian heavyweight along the fence.<\/p>\n
Check out the finish below:<\/p>\n
After his debut win, Hokit jumped on the microphone for his post-fight interview and turned in a WWE-inspired promo. Hokit racked off 10 things Chael Sonnen or Colby Covington would say before calling out surging heavyweight foot collector<\/a>, Valter Walker. We\u2019ll see if Hokit gets his wish.<\/p>\n Check out his post-fight callout below:<\/p>\n