Tensions around UFC White House in Washington, D.C., spiked when Josh Hokit attempted to start a verbal confrontation with Alex Pereira at the fighter hotel, but the former two-division champion refused to engage.
According to the event details, Hokit tried to confront Pereira ahead of UFC White House, only for Pereira to ignore him and move in the opposite direction. The moment added another layer to an already heated feud between the two.
The bad blood dates back to UFC 327 media day in April, when Hokit insulted Pereira. Their dispute then carried into a recent UFC White House press conference, where Pereira reacted more intensely to Hokit. During their interactions, Pereira said he "never saw" Hokit, while another voice was heard saying, "Poatan."
At UFC White House, Pereira is scheduled to face Ciryl Gane for an interim heavyweight title, while the undefeated Hokit is set to meet Derrick Lewis as he looks to add another notable opponent to his record. Undisputed champion Tom Aspinall is currently recovering from eye injuries, with no clear return date, as the division plays out in Washington, D.C.
