Rival taunts Poatan and claims the Brazilian has never faced anyone of his level in the UFC.

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

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Josh Hokit is not impressed with the legacy of Alex PoatánA potential opponent for the Brazilian in the UFC, the undefeated heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) questioned his rival's trajectory and stated that he intends to prove inside the octagon that the double champion's success was favored by specific circumstances.

In an interview with Ariel Helwani's YouTube channel, the fighter argued that Poatan has not yet faced an opponent with the same level of wrestling skill that he believes he possesses. In the American's view, this could be the key to ending the Brazilian's winning streak and changing the narrative built around his career.

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“I don’t think Pereira’s career is all it’s cracked up to be. I feel like all his fights have been favorable. He hasn’t faced anyone with my skill level or a history of success in wrestling. I want to prove that’s not true. I feel I have the skills to prove it,” he declared.

In addition to questioning the resume of the former middleweight (up to 83,9kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93kg) champion, the opponent also suggested that the timing of Poatan's arrival in MMA significantly contributed to his meteoric rise. According to him, the Brazilian found an ideal scenario to reach the top of the organization.

“When you become a legend, a lot of it has to do with timing. He entered the sport at a very good time,” added the undefeated heavyweight.

With increasingly forceful statements and questions about the Brazilian's legacy, the rivalry ceased to be merely sporting and began to involve debate about the level of the opponents faced by [the player]. Alex Poatán throughout the career.

UFC White House press conference kicked off the rivalry.

The rivalry between Poatan and Hokit began during the press conference that promoted the UFC White HouseAt the event held in Washington DC, the American heavyweight drew attention by directly provoking the Brazilian in front of journalists and other athletes present on stage.

Signed by the organization after standing out in the Contender Series last August, Hokit quickly gained prominence in the division. Undefeated in his career, the American has four wins in four fights in the octagon and is experiencing the best moment of his career after knocking out his opponent. Derrick Lewis No. UFC White House.

On the other side is Poatan, one of the most successful athletes in the organization's recent history. A former middleweight and light heavyweight champion, the Brazilian even sought a third belt, but ended up being knocked out in the fight for the interim heavyweight title.