"Josh Hokit and Sean Strickland can seemingly criticize each other without much animosity. Hokit and Strickland are both known for crossing boundaries with their trash talk. Hokit recently went off on multiple fighters during the UFC White House presser in Newark, New Jersey. Strickland, who has recently been critical of Hokit's trash talk, doubled down on it."
"This is wild coming from me but Josh goes way too far, Strickland wrote on X. Chandler's wife, Ilia Topuria ex...I know it's the WWE thing but its too much. This is wild coming from me but Josh goes way too far. Chandlers wife, Ilia Topuria ex...I know its the WWE thing but its too much. Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) May 8, 2026"
"Despite the criticism, Hokit didn't show much hostility towards Strickland. The Incredible Hok merely reminded Strickland that he often crosses boundaries with his own trash talk. Hokit, who sports the star-spangled banner as a bandana, also tried to bond with Strickland over patriotism. Can you really not see yourself? lol, Hokit wrote. You seem oblivious to the things you say....With that being said, do it for our people tomorrow....And when the dust settles, if you want it, I'll definitely give it to you. Make BMF Great Again!"
Josh Hokit and Sean Strickland trade trash talk with little visible animosity despite both being known for crossing boundaries. Hokit criticized multiple fighters during a UFC White House presser in Newark, New Jersey, prompting Strickland to respond that Hokit goes too far. Strickland’s comments framed the behavior as excessive even if it fits a WWE-style approach. Hokit did not escalate hostility toward Strickland and instead reminded him that he also crosses boundaries with his own trash talk. Hokit also attempted to connect with Strickland through patriotism, urging him to do it for their people and offering to give him something after the dust settles. Strickland is set to fight Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight title at UFC 328, while Hokit is scheduled to face Derrick Lewis at Freedom Fights 250.
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