Poatan in the crosshairs! UFC loudmouth explains his fixation on the Brazilian: 'I'd like to use his name'

Alex Poatán at the entrance to the UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC India

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Josh Hokit is determined to secure a duel against Alex Poatán in the UFC octagon. During the press conference promoting the UFC White House, scheduled for June 14th, the loudmouth stole the spotlight By directing provocations at the Brazilian, who simply ignored them. Now, the American has decided to explain his fixation on the Brazilian.

In an interview with MMA Junkie, Hokit stated that the public sees Poatan as a legend, but assessed that the former two-division champion's rise happened at a favorable time, surrounded mostly by strikers.

"I want Pereira. He's a legend in the sport, or at least that's what everyone's saying. And I just think he entered the sport at the right time, with a bunch of strikers. I don't take anything away from the rivalry with..." Israel adesanya"That was great. But everything else was favorable, all strikers," said Josh Hokit.

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Hokit highlighted that Poatan knew how to seize opportunities, convincingly defeated his opponents, and delivered exciting fights. Finally, he admitted interest in facing the Brazilian also because of the impact it could have on his career.

“He managed to perform in a certain way and take all his opponents out of there, and his fights are really fun to watch. So I would also like to use his name to boost mine. I think he has never faced a guy like me,” concluded the loudmouth.

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UFC octagon set up with the White House in the background. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

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UFC Fan Fest set up on the White House lawn. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

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, 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

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

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.

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.): Michael chandler x Mauricio Ruffy

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg.): Kyle Daukaus x BoNickal

Feather weight (up to 65,7 kg.): Steve Garcia x Diego lopes