Alexander Volkov sarcastically lauds UFC for giving 'mentally ill' Hokit title shot

Alexander Volkov expressed sarcastic criticism after being passed over for a UFC heavyweight title shot in favor of Josh Hokit (10-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC). With Tom Aspinall vacating the heavyweight title, Ciryl Gane has been elevated to undisputed champion and will defend against Hokit at UFC 334 on November 14 at Madison Square Garden. Volkov, who has won six of his last seven fights and lost a controversial split decision to Gane at UFC 310, mocked the UFC's decision on The Ariel Helwani Show, suggesting Hokit is not capable of beating a top-five opponent.