Josh Hokit ignores rival and admits that fighting at UFC Casa Branca is a showcase to face Poatan.

Poatan celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Josh Hokit demonstrates being more interested in a possible confrontation with Alex Poatán than in the immediate commitment against Derrick Lewis, marked for UFC White HouseOn June 14th, scheduled to face the greatest knockout artist in Ultimate history on a special card, the outspoken fighter sees this current duel as a strategic step towards achieving greater heights in the organization.

In an interview with 'UFC On Paramount', Hokit indicated that he sees the fight against Derrick Lewis as a step backward from their last victory, over Curtis blaydes at UFC 327. Even so, the American values ​​the opportunity to fight on the White House card, treating the event as a showcase capable of propelling him towards his main goal: a direct confrontation with... Alex Poatán.

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"I think I'm dropping in the level of competition compared to my last fight. I defeated..." Derrick Lewis "It doesn't bring any value to me, I think. But fighting in the White House does. I think that will propel me towards a fight with Alex Pereira," he said. Josh Hokit.

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.

Brazil thanks you. Ilia Topuria through friendship with Alex Poatán

I've already forgiven him for deleting Charlinho last year!#UFCWhiteHousepic.twitter.com/p2VNjNTVoa

— Diego Lucio (@diego_lucio) May 8, 2026

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