During the UFC Freedom 250 press conference in Newark, heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit created chaos with his loud and provocative trash talk. Dressed in a black robe, sunglasses, and an American flag bandana, Hokit targeted several fighters, including Derrick Lewis and Alex Pereira, with increasingly offensive remarks. The situation escalated when Ilia Topuria responded to Hokit’s insults, leading to a confrontation that required UFC security to escort Hokit out of the venue. Prior to this incident, Hokit had been gaining recognition in the octagon, boasting an undefeated record of 9-0 after a unanimous decision victory over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327. Despite the disruption, the rest of the press conference proceeded without major issues, although UFC President Dana White had to intervene briefly during a tense moment between Mauricio Ruffy and Michael Chandler.