Alex Poatan Loses His Temper With Josh Hokit's Provocations: 'He Crossed the Line'

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Alex Poatán there is no doubt that Josh Hokit He crossed the line, but he believes the loudmouth's provocations are only aimed at drawing attention. He's scheduled for the co-main event of... UFC White House, scheduled for next Sunday (14), the Brazilian faces Cyryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg). However, during the press conference to promote the event, he ended up becoming the target of the American.

In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Poatan stated that Hokit attacked Points that should not be mentioned in their provocations, highlighting that, although it is common to target the fighter or even family members, mentioning the mother is completely unacceptable, at least in Brazil.

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“He crossed the line… I’ve seen guys trash talk the fighter, the fighter’s father, say whatever, but never the mother. I don’t know how it is in the United States, but in Brazil, according to street slang, you never talk about the mother,” he said. Alex Poatán.

The Brazilian also criticized Hokit's behavior, suggesting that his rival took advantage of the presence of security to act in that way and reporting that, earlier that same day, when they were close, the American avoided any direct confrontation and preferred to distance himself.

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“It’s easy to talk when there’s a lot of security around… Earlier that same day, he was about a meter away from me. He looked at me, I said, ‘Call me.’ He just looked, turned his back, and kept walking,” the Pataxó concluded.

Alex Poatan x Josh Hokit rivalry

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

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Although he did not respond directly to the advances of Josh Hokit, Alex Poatán Pereira already finds himself embroiled in a rivalry with the American. During the press conference to promote the UFC White HouseThe loudmouth stole the spotlight by provoking the Brazilian.

The situation became even more tense when Ilia Topuria He came to Poatan's defense, generating a confusion A widespread incident that ended with Hokit's expulsion.

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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.

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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

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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.