Overview
- Sergei Pavlovich posted a public callout on X after a 39-second knockout in Macau, saying he wants to face Josh Hokit in Shanghai if Hokit wins his next fight.
- Josh Hokit replied to Pavlovich on X with an explicit dismissal, rejecting the China proposal and defending his U.S.-first stance.
- Hokit is scheduled to fight Derrick Lewis on June 14 on the UFC Freedom 250 White House card, and multiple outlets report any Pavlovich matchup would hinge on that result.
- The proposed fight is not booked and reporters note UFC scheduling, the planned August 29 Shanghai card, and Dana White’s matchmakers will decide whether to make it happen.
- Hokit’s provocative persona and prior press‑conference run‑ins have drawn security and promotional attention, a factor media say could influence whether the UFC pursues a quick turnaround for him.