Dana White admits he’s not looking forward to Josh Hokit’s antics during UFC Freedom 250 build

Dana White isn’t the biggest fan of Josh Hokit’s antics, but as long as the UFC 327 winner produces, there won’t be much of an issue.

Hokit had a big night on Saturday when he defeated Curtis Blaydes via unanimous decision in Miami. Not only did Hokit earn the win and two bonuses, but he also scored a spot on the UFC Freedom 250 card. He will be facing Derrick Lewis after POTUS Donald Trump requested “The Black Beast” for the June 14 show.

Hokit had a slew of eyeballs on him going into UFC 327 due to his pre-fight antics where he played the role of a Mexican gangster and tried rattling headliners Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg. During the post-fight presser, White said Hokit’s performances outweigh any negative feelings about his character (h/t MMAFighting).

“I’m one of them [that doesn’t like his character],” White said. “He walked the talk tonight. When people come out and say stupid shit and have sort of a schtick, it’s not my thing. But nothing but respect for both of those men tonight.

“That fight was unbelievable. You won’t hear a word out of me from here on out about him. Like I said, he walked the talk.”

White isn’t exactly enamored with the idea of what Hokit might say and do in the buildup to UFC’s White House card, but if he has a barnburner with Lewis on fight night, that’s all that will matter.

“Yeah probably [cringe a little bit],” White said. “But then once he gets in the cage, we’ll forget all about it.”

Hokit has improved his pro MMA record to 9-0. Entering UFC 327, Blaydes was the No. 5-ranked UFC heavyweight. Hokit has catapulted himself up the heavyweight ladder,

What do you make of Josh Hokit? Do you care for his character at all? Does all that matters are his performances inside the Octagon? Give us your take in the comments below.