Tallison Xicão's conqueror at UFC Macau challenges Josh Hokit.

Pavlovich defeats Xicão by knockout. Photo: Reproduction / UFC

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Serguei Pavlovich is focused on his next challenge in the Ultimate Fighting Championship octagon and wants to teach Josh Hokit a lesson. After win Tallison Xicão with a brutal knockout in just 39 seconds at UFC MacauThe Russian giant is already planning its return and has set its sights on the loudmouthed American, who is now taking action against... Derrick Lewis No. UFC White House, scheduled for June 14th.

In a social media post, Pavlovich indicated that he intends to face Hokit in August in China, should the American win his bout at the June event.

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"Take care of your work on June 16th. If you win, we'll settle this in China in August," wrote Sergei Pavlovich.

Handle your business on June 16.
If you win, we'll settle this in China in August. #ufc pic.twitter.com/zFJ6gBycS6

Sergei Pavlovich (@SPavlovich13) June 3, 2026

Josh Hokit enters the action at UFC White House.

After making an impact in his first two fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Josh Hokit made an impressive leap in the rankings, going from outside the top 15 straight to fourth place after facing [opponent's name]. Curtis blaydes at UFC 327. With the victory over his compatriot, the loudmouth now has the opportunity to further elevate his fame by facing... Derrick Lewis No. UFC White House.