MMA fighter Josh Hokit has launched a verbal attack on UFC heavyweight contender Alexander Volkov, claiming that UFC president Dana White "doesn't even know who you are." The comments, reported by MMA Junkie's Farah Hannoun, add fuel to the ongoing narrative surrounding Volkov's standing within the promotion.
Hokit, a former Bellator competitor who transitioned from professional football, directed the pointed remark at Volkov, a longtime staple of the UFC heavyweight division. Volkov, 36, has compiled a 38-11 professional record with notable victories over former champions Fabricio Werdum and Alistair Overeem.
The Russian contender has not fought since a unanimous decision loss to Sergei Pavlovich in April 2024. White has not publicly responded to Hokit's assertion.
