Alex PoatánIt seems that he will not need to give an answer inside the octagon to Josh HokitThe American recently gained notoriety by launch provocations against the Brazilian, in an attempt to establish himself for a possible confrontation. However, the strategy may have backfired, definitively removing him from any chance of becoming a leading figure in the UFC.
During Media Day, Poatan adopted a low tone when addressing the rivalry. The Brazilian made it clear that he had no interest in commenting on it, but stressed that there is uncertainty about the future of... Josh Hokit in the organization.
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“To be honest, I didn’t even want to talk about him, but I’ll make this very clear here. He’s already on the card, there’s no way to remove him. But I don’t know what his future will be after this fight. Whether he’ll still be part of the organization or not, I really don’t know. I’ve heard some things, but I can’t talk about them. So I don’t need to think about him, because I don’t even know if he’ll still be around,” he said. Alex Poatán.
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
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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
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
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