Sean O’Malley says he is rooting for Josh Hokit to defeat Ciryl Gane and win the heavyweight title at UFC 334 this weekend. He frames the matchup as an opportunity for Hokit to pull off an upset against a champion who is widely viewed as experienced and powerful.
Both reports note O’Malley’s interest in Hokit’s approach and persona. One outlet emphasizes that O’Malley encourages Hokit to keep using the energetic, unconventional style that has helped build his presence in the UFC, while also acknowledging that Gane’s size and experience could pose major challenges. The other outlet keeps the emphasis narrower, focusing mainly on O’Malley’s support for Hokit as the route to becoming heavyweight champion.
