MMA Fighting's Between the Links podcast covers reaction to the latest UFC rankings, a tough week for Dustin Poirier, and Josh Hokit doubling down on a recent stance.
MMA Fighting's Between the Links podcast dedicated significant time this week to unpacking the latest UFC rankings update, a difficult stretch for lightweight veteran Dustin Poirier, and unbeaten prospect Josh Hokit's refusal to back down from a recent public position.
Poirier, known as "The Diamond," has built one of the most decorated careers in lightweight history. The 37-year-old American Top Team product carries a 30-10 record and remains one of the division's most dangerous strikers, landing 5.24 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy. The southpaw out of Louisiana also contributes on the ground, averaging 1.15 takedowns and 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes. The podcast addressed what has evidently been a rough week for the veteran, though specific details were not disclosed beyond the show's general discussion.
Hokit, nicknamed "The Incredible Hok," enters the conversation as a perfect 5-0 prospect at just 28 years old. The podcast noted that he has doubled down on a stance he recently took publicly, though the nature of that position was not elaborated upon in the summary.
Why it matters
- The UFC rankings discussion reflects ongoing shuffling across multiple divisions following recent event results
- Poirier's situation draws attention given his standing as a long-tenured lightweight with championship-level experience
- Hokit's willingness to maintain a public position signals a growing profile for the undefeated prospect beyond his in-cage work
