Jorge Masvidal Could Win $1 Million From UFC 334 If Josh Hokit Defeats Ciryl Gane

Former UFC BMF champion Jorge Masvidal has reportedly placed a massive $200,000 wager on Josh Hokit to defeat heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane at UFC 334. If Hokit pulls off the upset, Masvidal claims he stands to collect an impressive $1 million payout.

Masvidal revealed the bet during an appearance on the Deep Waters podcast, explaining that he believes Hokit has what it takes to overcome the heavily favoured champion. To prove that the wager was real, the former UFC star also showed the betting receipt in a video shared on social media.

In the video, Masvidal pulled the receipt from his pocket and highlighted the potential return from his $200,000 investment.

“I got the receipt right here in my pocket. $200,000 boy, I get $1 million back.”

He also confirmed the wager while discussing the matchup on the podcast, making it clear that he had committed a significant amount of money to Hokit.

“I put $200,000 on Hokit.”

Jorge Masvidal Explains His $200,000 Josh Hokit Bet

Masvidal’s enormous wager surprised the other panelists on the Deep Waters podcast. The reaction was so strong that ‘Gamebred’ felt the need to show the actual betting receipt to support his claim.

Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman appeared concerned about the financial consequences for Masvidal if Hokit fails to defeat Gane at UFC 334.

However, Masvidal believes the betting odds make the risk worthwhile. With Gane entering the fight as the favourite, the former BMF champion sees value in backing the challenger at a potentially rewarding price.

Masvidal had already hinted at the size of his wager during an earlier discussion on the podcast.

“I’m betting the house on Hokit, and I’m literally betting the house on Hokit because the odds, I’m going to put real f**king money on Hokit.”

His latest comments suggest that he is confident enough in Hokit’s chances to put a substantial amount of money behind his prediction.

Why Masvidal Believes Josh Hokit Can Beat Ciryl Gane

Masvidal’s confidence in Hokit appears to be connected to questions surrounding Gane’s ability to defend against sustained grappling pressure. The French heavyweight has suffered two UFC defeats, against Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones, with both opponents using their ground control to trouble him.

Masvidal believes Hokit could follow a similar approach by taking Gane down and making him work to return to his feet. The former UFC star also questioned whether the champion has enough stamina to repeatedly escape difficult ground positions.

“I think Hokit gets him down, he could break him, standing over him, punching him.”

That assessment forms the foundation of Masvidal’s prediction. Rather than focusing only on striking exchanges, he believes Hokit could use wrestling and ground control to create problems for the heavyweight champion.

Josh Hokit’s Undefeated Record and Rise in the UFC

Although Masvidal’s $200,000 wager has attracted attention, Josh Hokit’s record provides some context for the confidence behind the bet. Hokit enters the matchup with an undefeated professional record of 10-0, including four victories inside the UFC.

Nine of his 10 professional victories have come by stoppage, highlighting his finishing ability. His rapid progress through the heavyweight division has helped him earn a title opportunity against one of the division’s leading fighters.

From Dana White’s Contender Series to the UFC

Hokit earned his UFC contract through Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2025. He continued his impressive run after joining the promotion, stopping Max Gimenis in just 56 seconds in November 2025.

His next major performance came against Denzel Freeman at UFC 324 in January, where he needed only one round to secure another victory.

Hokit then faced a tougher test against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 in April. Unlike his previous quick finishes, the three-round contest went the distance, with Hokit earning the decision victory.

Victory Over Derrick Lewis Earns Hokit a Title Shot

The biggest breakthrough in Hokit’s rise came in June when he faced Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn. Hokit stopped Lewis in the second round, securing the victory that earned him a heavyweight title opportunity.

UFC CEO Dana White later discussed Hokit’s rapid development during an appearance on The Jim Rome Show. White acknowledged that he had tested the heavyweight prospect with difficult opponents, partly because of comments Hokit had made, but the fighter continued to win.

“I didn’t like some of the things he said, so I might have threw some tough guys at him, and he passed every test, and here he is.”

Hokit’s ability to overcome increasingly difficult opposition has made him one of the most talked-about rising heavyweights ahead of his championship opportunity.

UFC 334: Ciryl Gane Faces Josh Hokit for the Heavyweight Title

UFC 334 is scheduled to headline at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, with Ciryl Gane defending the heavyweight championship against Josh Hokit.

Gane enters the contest as the betting favourite, while Hokit will attempt to extend his undefeated professional record and capture the heavyweight title. The matchup presents a major test for the challenger, who will face an experienced champion with a different level of competition behind him.

For Masvidal, the stakes extend beyond the result of the championship fight. A Hokit victory could turn his $200,000 wager into a reported $1 million payout. However, if Gane successfully defends his title, Masvidal’s substantial investment will be lost.

Can Josh Hokit Deliver a $1 Million Payday for Masvidal?

Masvidal has made his prediction clear by putting $200,000 behind Hokit. His confidence rests largely on the challenger’s undefeated record, finishing ability and potential to exploit Gane’s difficulties against strong grapplers.

Nevertheless, Hokit faces one of the toughest challenges of his professional career. Gane’s experience at the highest level of heavyweight competition makes him a difficult opponent, and the champion will be determined to prevent the challenger from turning the fight into a grappling battle.

The result at UFC 334 will determine whether Masvidal’s bold prediction pays off. If Hokit captures the heavyweight championship, ‘Gamebred’ could walk away with a reported $1 million return. If the challenger falls short, the former BMF champion will have paid a significant price for backing the underdog.