Alex Poatan is the current UFC light heavyweight champion. (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)
Josh Hokit continues to be determined to disturb Alex Poatan 's peace . After stealing the spotlight with insults directed at the Brazilian during the UFC Casa Branca press conference , including attacks directed at his rival's mother, the loudmouthed American raised his voice again and tried to confront the Pataxó backstage at the event scheduled for next Sunday (14).
See too
In a video released on social media by 'UFC Espanol', Hokit is seen attacking Poatan again, this time off-camera. In the footage, the American has to be restrained by security guards, while the Brazilian, dressed in his national football team uniform, ignores the provocations and continues on his way.
"Hey, what's up? You're a jerk. That's why you don't say anything... jerk!!" Josh Hokit yelled.
Josh Hokit crossed paths with Alex Pereira and called him out 😬
"Hey wassup dog, you're ap***y. That's why you don't say anything... p***y!!"
🎥 @UFCEspanol pic.twitter.com/5ekFZ1vidp
— FULL SEND MMA (@full_send_mma) June 10, 2026
Alex Poatan x Josh Hokit rivalry
Hokit argues with Poatan and Topuria at the UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Although he didn't directly respond to Josh Hokit 's advances , Alex Poatan Pereira is already embroiled in a rivalry with the American. During the press conference to promote UFC Casa Branca , the outspoken fighter stole the spotlight by provoking the Brazilian.
The situation became even more tense when Ilia Topuria came to Poatan's defense, generating a general commotion that ended with Hokit's expulsion.
Brazil thanks Ilia Topuria for his friendship with Alex Poatan
I've already forgiven him for deleting Charlinho last year! #UFCWhiteHouse pic.twitter.com/p2VNjNTVoa
— Diego Lucio (@diego_lucio) May 8, 2026
See photos of how UFC White House will work.
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
UFC White House
UFC White House , also known as UFC Freedom 250 , will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington, D.C. Unlike usual, the event will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.
In the main event of UFC Casa Branca , Spaniard Ilia Topuria defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against the interim title holder, American Justin Gaethje.
Alex Poatan in the spotlight
Alex Poatan will be a featured athlete at UFC Casa Branca . Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Brazil will be represented at UFC Casa Branca . In the co-main event, Alex Poatan attempts an unprecedented feat. The former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion is seeking the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against Frenchman Ciryl Gane.
Besides Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy and Diego Lopes are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. They face Michael Chandler and Steve Garcia , respectively.
UFC White House fight schedule
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje – Title fight
Heavyweight (up to 120 kg): Alex Poatan vs. Ciryl Gane – Interim title fight
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi
Heavyweight (up to 120 kg): Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Chandler vs. Mauricio Ruffy
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Kyle Daukaus x Bo Nickal
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Steve Garcia vs. Diego Lopes
Johnny Walker opens up about his heavyweight debut at UFC 332.
Comments