After all, Hokit might be the best UFC heavyweight since Cain Velasquez. That’s according to Gane’s coach, Fernand Lopez, who continues to marvel at Hokit’s ability to seamlessly transition between striking and wrestling, which led “The Incredible Hok” to a perfect 10-0 record.
“He’s not just another heavyweight coming forward to punch people, he’s got something,” Lopez told MMA Junkie. “I think that besides Cain Velasquez, it’s been a long time since we had this kind of wrestler that can push you, make you guess, go for wrestling, if that’s not working, go back to striking, he’s not just relying on wrestling. He can put you out on the feet or he can put you out by submitting you. Of course he’s going to wrestle, but he’s not going to wrestle right away. It’s well deserved for him and I think that he is a huge challenge for Ciryl.”
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