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Josh Hokit escorted out after UFC Freedom 250 chaos and Ilia Topuria object thrown

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Published on 9 May 2026
Josh Hokit escorted out after UFC Freedom 250 chaos and Ilia Topuria object thrown

Topuria stunned everyone by throwing something mid-faceoff

Heavyweight Josh Hokit turned the UFC Freedom 250 press conference into a spectacle, coming dressed in a robe and bandana while shouting wrestling-style insults. Most fighters stayed silent, but Ilia Topuria snapped and threw an object at him. Security quickly intervened, escorting Hokit out of the venue before UFC 328.

  • Josh Hokit disrupted the UFC Freedom 250 press conference
  • He insulted fighters loudly in wrestling style
  • Ilia Topuria threw an object at Hokit
  • Security escorted Hokit out before UFC 328
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