Josh Hokit fires back after Sean Strickland surprisingly questions his UFC press antics

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Josh Hokit became one of the biggest talking points from last Friday’s UFC Freedom 250 press conference.

The rising heavyweight took aim at Derrick Lewis, Alex Pereira and Ilia Topuria before eventually being escorted out of the event.

His trash talk has drawn major attention, but it is too much for the outspoken Sean Strickland, who surprisingly believes ‘The Incredible Hok’ crosses lines even he would avoid.

Josh Hokit fires back at Sean Strickland

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Strickland reacted on X after Hokit’s press conference appearance spread widely, admitting that even he felt the unbeaten heavyweight had gone too far.

“This is wild coming from me, but Josh goes way too far. Chandler’s wife, Ilia Topuria’s ex… I know it’s the WWE thing, but it’s too much,” the 35-year-old American wrote.

Hokit did not let that pass without a response. He questioned whether Strickland recognises how his own comments often land.

“Can you really not see yourself? Lol. You seem oblivious to the things you say,” the heavyweight wrote in reply.

He then added support for Strickland, saying: “With that being said, do it for our people tomorrow… And when the dust settles, if you want it, I’ll definitely give it to you.”

Hokit was an unexpected addition to the White House card, but the controversy has already made him a much bigger part of the wider storyline.

‘The Incredible Hok’ appears to be chasing title picture

Hokit’s sudden criticism of Pereira also looked calculated, rather than random, as he appears keen to push towards heavyweight title contention.