Max Gimenis
Career Averages
Loss Methods (1)
Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hokit | 2 | 9 of 17 | 52% | 11 of 19 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:08 |
| Max Gimenis | 0 | 3 of 7 | 42% | 3 of 7 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Hokit | 2 | 9 of 17 | 52% | 11 of 19 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:08 |
| Max Gimenis | 0 | 3 of 7 | 42% | 3 of 7 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hokit | 9 of 17 | 52% | 9 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Max Gimenis | 3 of 7 | 42% | 0 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Hokit | 9 of 17 | 52% | 9 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Max Gimenis | 3 of 7 | 42% | 0 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Hokit (-400); Gimenis (+300)
Round 1
Twelve wins, 11 finishes for these two debuting goliaths immediately put referee Mark Smith on notice as the prelims roll on. Hokit (6-0, 0-0 UFC) posts all of his triumphs within the distance, while Brazilian by way of Maryland Gimenis (6-1, 0-0 UFC) has heard the final bell once as a pro. While the previous pairing was one many expected would go 15 full minutes, most prognosticators predict the first round is where this one will start and conclude. Gimenis offers a glove touch, but Hokit wants to fight.
Hokit introduces himself with a big right hand, knocking Gimenis all the way back to the wall. Gimenis gathers his thoughts, bounces off and hammers the front leg with a kick.
Hokit walks through them and zings a right hand down the pipe that sets Gimenis down. Gimenis explodes back to his feet, and as soon as his back is up against the wall, Hokit laces a right hand behind the ear that separates Gimenis from his senses. Gimenis bounces back down to his knees, partially still with it, and Hokit lays into him with booming punches. As Hokit obliterates Gimenis, Gimenis falls back to hit the canvas and Smith waves the fight off.
Gimenis’ leg bends awkwardly back in shades of Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Mirko Filipovic, but thankfully he does not appear injured from it. He comes back to, and it’s all over. “The Incredible Hok” blew through him in a little under a minute and maintains his 100% first-round finish rate. To make the most of his screen time, Hokit drops the mic by dropping a mighty pro wrestling-inspired promo that ends with a reference to Chael Sonnen as he calls out Valter Walker.
The Official Result
Josh Hokit def. Max Gimenis R1 0:56 via TKO (Punches)
Expert Picks (7)
Angelo slightly leans Josh Hokit because he believes athleticism and early takedowns with ground-and-pound can overcome Max Gimenes' world-class jiu-jitsu. He is surprised by the heavy favorite odds (-425) for a UFC debutant with only six fights, and thinks the odds will tighten. He warns that if Hokit tries to control without striking, he could get swept or submitted.
Big Brady is not sold on Jimenez as an MMA fighter, noting he is primarily a grappler with poor wrestling and no striking. He believes Hokit should win easily due to his wrestling, cardio, and power. He predicts Hokit by first-round TKO, as Jimenez might roll for a leg and get pounded.
Cody picks Hokit, citing his wrestling, cardio, and athleticism. He thinks Gimenis will gas in the second round and Hokit will take over with chain wrestling.
Lucrative James picks Josh Hokit easily, noting he seems better everywhere. He admits he hasn't seen much tape on Max Gimenis but expects Hokit to finish him inside the first round. He plans to do more research later.
The host is high on Hokit, citing his grinding wrestling pace and high cardio as key advantages in the heavyweight division. He expects Hokit to make the fight look easy and eventually secure a second or third round TKO.
Paul picks Hokit, noting Gimenis's lack of MMA experience and poor striking defense. He thinks Hokit's wrestling will be too much.
The Guru picks Josh Hokit to win by second-round TKO. He expects Hokit's volume wrestling and pressure to overwhelm Max Gimenis after a feeling-out first round. He notes Gimenis's jiu-jitsu threat but believes Hokit's chain wrestling will neutralize it. He predicts a ground-and-pound finish late in round two.
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