Josh Hokit Rejects Alex Pereira’s Prediction About His UFC Future: “He’s scared, maybe he hopes Dana kicks me out”
Earlier this week, former UFC two-division champion Alex Pereira had claimed that the promotion might cut Josh Hokit after the White House event.
Hokit immediately responded on X, firing back and stating that he’s signed an 8-fight contract and the UFC will never fire a surging and exciting heavyweight like him, especially after his last slugfest against Curtis Blaydes, a fight many consider a strong fight-of-the-year contender and one of the most exciting heavyweight battles in recent memory.
The American has taken non-stop digs at “Poatan,” and the latter has stated the Hokit has crossed the line and should not have dragged family into the trash talk.
While Pereira has mostly remained silent, the polarizing Hokit continues to target “Poatan,” regularly calling him out and pushing for a future showdown.
Josh Hokit once more trolls Alex Pereira
During a recent interview with the UFC, dismissing Alex Pereira’s claims that Hokit might be removed from the UFC roster after June 14, the 28-year-old said:
“[Alex] Pereira can say whatever. When you put on a fight like how I put on last fight, I don’t think I’m going anywhere. I just signed an 8-fight contract as well. He’s talking just to talk, and he’s running away. He’s scared, maybe he hopes Dana kicks me out.”
Check out Josh Hokit’s comments about Alex Pereira below:
Josh Hokit locks horns with heavyweight knockout artist Derrick Lewis this weekend at UFC Freedom 250. Meanwhile, Pereira, who is the first fighter in the promotion to chase three-division glory, will fight Ciryl Gane on June 14 for the interim 265-pound strap.
If both Pereira and Hokit win their next fights, a clash between the two could quickly materialize, given the growing bad blood. “Poatan” is planning to fight three times a year if he leaves the White House bout with no serious injuries and the interim belt.
With undisputed heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, who is currently recovering from double eye surgery and not expected to be ready anytime soon, a matchup with Hokit could make sense in the coming months.
If a Pereira vs. Hokit grudge match does materialize, the Brazilian will have the opportunity to make the 28-year-old answer for all the remarks he has made about him and his family.
