Poatan surprises and admits he has never been so disrespected in his career after attacks from Josh Hokit: 'I've never seen anything like it'

Alex Poatán at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Star of combat sports, Alex Poatán is prepared to debut in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) against Cyryl Gane No. UFC White House, historic event that takes place this Sunday (14), in Washington (USA), but does not see him as a rival. On the other hand, the Brazilian cannot say the same in relation to the bad boy Josh Hokit, which involved him in one of the most tense episodes of the current season.

In May, during the press conference to promote the UFC White House, the controversial fighter, who will face Derrick Lewis In the octagon, he ignored him and attacked Poatan with everything he had. In his trash talk, Hokit cursed at the Brazilian, made an unfriendly gesture, and mocked the fact that he didn't communicate in English.

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Due to what happened and Hokit's constant provocations, Poatan admitted that the bad boy was the one who disrespected him the most throughout his career. It's worth remembering that this athlete wasn't the only one who attacked the Brazilian in the UFC. In his prime in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg), the veteran had to deal with the trash talk of... Jamahal hill e Magomed Ankalayev, who also did everything they could to get under his skin.

“Well, honestly, I was relaxed there. I didn’t get to see much because everything happened so fast. I only saw it later, but no, I’ve never seen anything like it,” the UFC star said in an interview with the website 'MMA Fighting'.

UFC White House

O UFC White House, also called UFC Freedom 250The concert will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington DC. Unlike usual, the show will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.

In the main fight UFC White House, the Spanish Ilia Topuria He defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against the interim title holder, the American. Justin gaethje.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

Alex Poatán will be highlighted in UFC White HousePhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Brazil will be represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. Former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, Poatan seeks the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against the Frenchman. Cyryl Gane.

In addition to Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy e Diego lopes These are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. They face Michael chandler e Steve Garciarespectively.

UFC White House fight schedule

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Ilia Topuria x Justin gaethje – Fight for the belt

Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Alex Poatán x Cyryl Gane – Fight for the interim belt

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley x Aiemann Zahabi

Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Josh Hokit x Derrick Lewis

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Mauricio Ruffy x Michael chandler

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg.): BoNickal x Kyle Daukaus

Feather weight (up to 65,7 kg.): Diego lopes x Steve Garcia