Heavyweight titleholder Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit faced off in New York's Times Square on November 10, 2026, as part of promotional activities for their upcoming fight. During the faceoff, Hokit remarked that he expected Gane to be taller in person. The event was captured by photographer Michelle Farsi for Zuffa LLC.
The faceoff took place ahead of a scheduled bout between the two fighters. Gane, the reigning heavyweight champion, appeared alongside Hokit in the iconic Manhattan location. The encounter was reported by Forbes contributor Brian Mazique.
