Alex Pereira has responded after polarizing heavyweight Josh Hokit repeatedly focused him, together with making remarks about Pereira’s mom.
This previous weekend at UFC Freedom 250, “Poatan” misplaced to Ciryl Gane by TKO in Spherical 2 of the co-main occasion, and his goals of turning into the primary fighter within the firm to realize three-division glory had been dashed.
That very same night time, Hokit locked horns with Derrick Lewis, secured a Spherical 2 knockout victory over “The Black Beast,” and moved as much as the No. 4 spot on the UFC heavyweight chart.
After getting his hand raised, “The Unimaginable Hok” took private pictures on the former champion by as soon as once more bringing Pereira’s mom into the dialog. He quipped:
“Alex Pereira, I wanna chama in your mama.”
Try Josh Hokit’s feedback beneath:
Alex Pereira has been in Josh Hokit’s crosshairs ever for the reason that UFC Freedom 250 press conferences started. The 28-year-old additionally trolled Ilia Topuria for displaying help for “Poatan” whereas Hokit tried to focus on him.
Pereira had beforehand instructed that the UFC would possibly launch Hokit after the White Home occasion. Nevertheless, the surging heavyweight known as these rumors false and revealed that he has signed a brand new eight-fight deal. He additionally added by way of an X submit that, given his monitor report of delivering thrilling fights, there’s no motive for the promotion to contemplate reducing him.
Alex Pereira says he might have attacked Josh Hokit however selected to not: “I understand how to maintain my cool”
After the White Home Ciryl Gane loss, “Poatan” has made it clear that he intends to remain at heavyweight and can bounce again quickly. Alex Pereira wants to run it back with “Bon Gamin” and believes the latter didn’t end him with authorized strikes.
Nevertheless, if Pereira doesn’t get the rematch straight away, he’s sport to lock horns with every other heavyweight, together with Josh Hokit. The previous two-division UFC champion instructed Ariel Helwani:
“I expressed myself for the reason that starting. It doesn’t matter to me. My contract is signed with the UFC. Whoever they put to battle me, I’m gonna battle.”
Throughout the identical sitdown with Helwani, the Brazilian stated he might have attacked Hokit over the feedback the 28-year-old made throughout the White Home Occasion press conferences. However he selected to not, as he is aware of the way to stay calm and composed whereas enduring nonstop, unprovoked trash speak. “Poatan” added:
“No, I understand how to maintain my cool, maintain my thoughts in a cool spot. I’m not that kind of man. I had my alternatives. Individuals speak in regards to the press convention, however no one was on prime of me on the day. If I needed to, I might have simply slapped him on the face, kicked him within the head, do no matter I needed, however I understand how to maintain my cool. For positive, if he had been in my state of affairs, he would most likely attempt to do one thing.”
Try Alex Pereira’s feedback about Josh Hokit beneath:
In the meantime, Hokit has already reacted to Alex Pereira’s feedback. Try his reactions beneath:
