Things get heated! Loudmouth Josh Hokit responds after Poatan insinuates that the UFC will fire him: 'Idiot'

Poatan focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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Now we can truly say that the rivalry between Alex Poatán e Josh Hokit It exists. It is quite true that the Brazilian will play in UFC White House, an event that takes place this Sunday (14), in Washington (USA), against Cyryl Gane, while the American bad boy will face his compatriot Derrick LewisIn any case, 'The Incredible Hook' didn't like the insinuation made by the company's star about him at all.

On the 'media day' of UFC White HousePoatan suggested that his rival will have a short life in the organization, meaning he could be cut after the event. Always attentive to what happens in the sport, especially in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg), Hokit didn't let it go and proceeded to ridicule the Brazilian. The bad boy made a point of highlighting that his relationship with the company is long-standing and that no matter what the renowned striker does, sooner or later he will have to face him.

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“He’s a real fool. I just signed an 8-fight contract. So, you can run, but you can’t hide. I gave the UFC the biggest fight of all time. Why would they cut me? You idiot (laughs),” the bad boy wrote on his official 'X' account.

Poatan's insinuation

“Well, I wouldn’t even want to talk about him. But I’ll just make it clear, because people won’t miss the opportunity to ask a better question. I’ve heard some things, that the guy is going to the White House now, but there’s nothing more to be done. He’s already on the card, there’s no way to remove him, you know? He’s going to do it, but I don’t know what his end will be, you know?”, said the Brazilian at the event’s media day.

“After that fight, whether he’ll be part of the UFC or not, I don’t know. I’ve heard some things already, but I can’t say anything. So, I don’t need to think about him, because I don’t even know if he’ll be there. The whole audience watches, you know? Children, elderly people, you know? I think they don’t deserve to hear what this guy says, because it’s disrespectful, you know? So, I guess I don’t know,” he concluded.

Hokit promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/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, Ilia Topuria defends the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg) against Justin gaethje, owner of the interim title.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

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

Brazil will be heavily represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He 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... Cyryl Gane.

In addition to Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy e Diego lopes These are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. The pair faces 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