Alex Pereira weighs in on 'problematic' Josh Hokit

Alex Pereira believes Josh Hokit doesn’t get along well with anyone. Pereira is scheduled to fight Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC White House on June 14. Meanwhile, Hokit is scheduled to fight Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight matchup on the same card.

During a promotional presser for UFC Freedom 250 at Newark last month, Hokit went on an unprovoked rant against Pereira. Meanwhile, Ilia Topuria looks to defend his lightweight title on the same card against interim champion Justin Gaethje on the same card. Topuria was sitting next to Pereira at the presser when Hokit launched his tirade.

With a fast-growing friendship between the Topuria and Pereira, “El Matador” stood up to defend his friend against Hokit’s insults. While Pereira isn’t fluent in English, Topuria was enraged when Hokit said he would “Chama on Pereira’s Mama. ” Topuria told Hokit that Pereira doesn’t need to answer him before throwing a bottle of water at the heavyweight fighter.

Security personnel stepped in before things could escalate and escorted Hokit out of the media scrum. Pereira (13-3) is grateful to Topuria for having his back. As for Hokit, “Poatan” doesn’t want to give him undue attention.