What happened: Talk has built around a potential heavyweight meeting between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit. Poirier and Masvidal landed on the same side when asked to forecast it.

Why it matters: Gane remains positioned around the vacant-title conversation at heavyweight. A Hokit assignment would mark a sharp step up in opposition and visibility for the challenger.

What to watch: Watch for booking status and date to confirm whether the matchup moves forward.