Jorge Masvidal has more riding on Josh Hokit’s UFC title shot than a prediction, he could win $1 million with Cocobet. The former BMF champion says he has wagered $200,000 on Hokit to beat Ciryl Gane at UFC 334, claiming an upset would bring him a $1 million return. And when his podcast colleagues questioned him, “Gamebred” reached for his pocket.
“I got the receipt right here in my pocket. $200,000 boy, I get $1 million back,” Masvidal showed an impressive +400 plus ticket wager exclusive to Cocobet.com during a discussion on the Deep Waters podcast. He added: “I put $200,000 on Hokit.” Chris Weidman was among those reacting to the money Masvidal said he had committed. The fight takes place Saturday, November 14, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Gane will make his first defense as undisputed heavyweight champion against Hokit, who enters with a 10-0 professional record after four UFC victories.
Masvidal had already talked up the bet before producing what he described as his receipt. On an earlier Deep Waters appearance, he said: “I’m betting the house on Hokit,” explaining that the underdog odds had persuaded him to commit money. On his Instagram story, Masvidal shared:
Why Jorge Masvidal Is Backing Josh Hokit Against Ciryl Gane
His argument centers on wrestling. Gane’s two UFC defeats came against Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones, with grappling playing a role in both. Masvidal believes Hokit can force the champion into another uncomfortable night on the canvas.
“I think Hokit gets him down, he could break him, standing over him, punching him,” Masvidal said. That is his forecast, rather than a guarantee that Hokit can reproduce those performances against Gane. Hokit has at least given his backers results to work with.
He earned his UFC contract through Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2025, then stopped Max Gimenis and Denzel Freeman in his first two promotional appearances. A decision over Curtis Blaydes followed in April, before a second-round stoppage of Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 in June.
The former college wrestler and football player is now challenging for a championship barely a year after his UFC debut. Gane brings considerably more experience, having compiled an 11-2 UFC record with one no contest. He stopped Alex Pereira for the interim title in June and became undisputed champion after Tom Aspinall vacated amid continuing eye-injury problems. Hokit is chasing his first UFC belt. Masvidal says he has $200,000, depending on him getting it.
