Glover Teixeira backs Alex Pereira to rebound against Josh Hokit

Glover Teixeira expressed confidence that Alex Pereira will recover following his TKO loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 this past June. Teixeira criticized referee Herb Dean's performance during that fight but noted that mistakes can happen. He suggested that Pereira should face Josh Hokit next, calling it a favorable matchup for Pereira to showcase his skills. Hokit had also attempted to assert himself in a pre-fight press conference, which may add to the stakes of the potential bout. Pereira aims to return to the top of the heavyweight division, having previously rebounded from setbacks in his career.

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