Former UFC champion joins Josh Hokit in feud with Topuria and Poatan: 'He's right'

Hokit argues with Poatan and Topuria at the UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Sean O'MalleyIt seems that he regretted the stance he adopted during the press conference. UFC White HouseAt the promotional event for the historic card, Josh Hokit ended up stealing the show when getting involved in a mess with Alex Poatán e Ilia TopuriaMeanwhile, 'Sugar' ignored the situation and acted as if nothing was happening. Weeks later, the former bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg) acknowledged that he should have supported his compatriot amidst the rivalry between the United States and the rest of the world.

After the confusion, Josh Hokit stated that Sean O'Malley He was a coward for not standing up and staying by his side, forming a two-on-two fight. In an interview with MMA Fighting, the bantamweight admitted that the loudmouth was right in the situation and assessed that he could have positioned himself more actively, standing by his colleague and engaging in the provocation during the verbal confrontation.

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“I should have sided with Hokit. He’s absolutely right. Maybe I should have taken a few steps back, stood behind him, and then started talking nonsense,” he said. Sean O'Malley.

Watch the chaos between Alex Poatan, Josh Hokit, and Ilia Topuria at the UFC White House press conference.

Brazil thanks you. Ilia Topuria through friendship with Alex Poatán

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UFC octagon set up with the White House in the background. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

UFC Fan Fest set up on the White House lawn. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

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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.): Michael chandler x Mauricio Ruffy

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

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