TLDR
- Streamer Sneako made comments envisioning New York as an ‘Islamic Republic’ where everyone converts to Islam
- UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit responded by defending his Christian faith, saying ‘over my dead body’
- Sean Strickland supported Hokit’s stance and criticized Sneako’s proposed global Muslim theocracy
- Sneako previously sparred with Strickland in 2024, resulting in a one-sided beating despite his corner throwing in the towel
- The 28-year-old Hokit has built a following in UFC through his larger-than-life personality and microphone appearances
Sources: yardbarker.com
UFC fighters Josh Hokit and Sean Strickland have spoken out against controversial social media influencer Sneako after he shared his vision of a world where everyone converts to Islam. The comments sparked backlash across social media platforms.
Sneako made the statements while describing what he called his perfect vision for New York City. “This is the Islamic Republic of New Yorkistan,” Sneako said in a video that went viral online.
He continued by saying, “Islam will be in every household, inshallah. The whole world is Muslim. Welcome to [Zohran] Mamdani’s New York. You see this city, you see how it looks? Inshallah, your city will look just like this too.”
Josh Hokit Defends His Christian Faith
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit quickly responded to Sneako’s comments. The 28-year-old fighter, known for his attention-grabbing personality and frequent microphone appearances, used his platform to defend his religious beliefs.
“Over my dead body, brudda,” Hokit wrote in response to the streamer’s vision. Hokit has been building a following in the UFC through his larger-than-life characters and outspoken nature.
🚨☪️🪳UFC Heavyweight Josh Hokit goes off on confused homosexual Muslim convert influencer SNEAKO @sneako after the little retard declared Zohran Mamdani's New York an "Islamic State" pic.twitter.com/GFBAXnpqOo
— Stan Wilson (@StanWil14145920) July 4, 2026
The fighter made it clear he would not abandon his Christian faith. His response received support from other members of the MMA community who disagreed with Sneako’s proposed global religious conversion.
Sean Strickland, a former UFC middleweight title contender, publicly backed Hokit’s stance. Strickland posted his support on social media on July 5, 2026, praising Hokit for speaking out against what he called a “proposed global Muslim theocracy.”
Strickland’s Previous Encounter With Sneako
This is not the first time Sneako has drawn criticism from UFC fighters. The streamer had a previous run-in with Strickland that resulted in a physical confrontation.
Sneako approached Strickland with an offer to spar, which the UFC fighter accepted. The sparring session quickly turned one-sided as Strickland landed multiple hard punches on the social media personality.
Strickland did not hold back during the encounter. He continued hitting Sneako even after the streamer’s corner threw in the towel to stop the beating.
The sparring session took place years before the current controversy. Strickland has now sided against Sneako once again, this time over religious and ideological differences rather than physical competition.
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Both fighters defended their Christian beliefs in their responses. The backlash extended beyond just Hokit and Strickland, with many social media users criticizing Sneako’s comments about a Muslim takeover.
Sneako has built a reputation as a controversial figure who frequently makes headlines for divisive statements. His social media presence focuses on provocative content that often generates strong reactions from viewers.
The exchange between Sneako and the UFC fighters occurred entirely through social media platforms. Strickland’s post supporting Hokit on July 5, 2026, brought additional attention to the controversy surrounding Sneako’s original statement about New York’s future.
