Trouble! Loudmouth insults Poatan and is restrained by security backstage at UFC Casa Branca; watch the video.

Alex Poatán He is the current UFC light heavyweight champion. (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

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Josh Hokit remains committed to disrupting the peace of Alex PoatánAfter stealing the spotlight with insults directed at Brazilians during the press conference promoting... UFC White Houseincluding attacks directed to the mother from the rival, the loudmouthed American raised his voice again and tried to confront the Pataxó backstage at the event scheduled for next Sunday (14).

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In a video released on social media by 'UFC Espanol', Hokit is seen attacking Poatan again, this time off-camera. In the footage, the American has to be restrained by security guards, while the Brazilian, dressed in his national football team uniform, ignores the provocations and continues on his way.

"Hey, what's up? You're a jerk. That's why you don't say anything... jerk!!" he shouted. Josh Hokit

Josh Hokit crossed paths with Alex Pereira and called him out 😬

"Hey wassup dog, you're ap***y. That's why you don't say anything... p***y!!"

🎥 @UFCE Spanish pic.twitter.com/5ekFZ1vidp

— FULL SEND MMA (@full_send_mma) June 10, 2026

Alex Poatan x Josh Hokit rivalry

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

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

See photos of how UFC White House will work.

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

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