That’s why No. 5-ranked title contender Josh Hokit, who battles Gane for the 265-pond strap atop the UFC 334 fight card later this month in New York City, is training to compete with limited vision. The means to that end is a face full of pepper spray, because it’s 2026 and dumb social media stunts are the only way to connect with doom-scrolling fans.
Two weeks before the biggest fight of your life is probably not the best time to shoot yourself in the eyes with capsaicin. In most cases the pain and irritation wear off within an hour or so, but there have been documented cases of hospitalization and permanent injury following routine exposure.
