Josh Hokit dismisses Alex Pereira's status, calls matchups favorable
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Josh Hokit expressed skepticism about Alex Pereira's fighting reputation during an appearance on "The Ariel Helwani Show." Hokit believes Pereira's rise in the sport has been aided by favorable matchups and asserts he has the skills to prove Pereira is overrated. Hokit, who recently defeated Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250, aims for a title fight but is open to facing Pereira if that opportunity doesn't arise. Pereira, after his own loss to Ciryl Gane, is also reassessing his career direction.
- •Hokit feels Pereira's career has been overstated.
- •Hokit defeated Derrick Lewis to improve to 4-0 in the UFC.
- •Hokit desires a title shot but considers fighting Pereira as an alternative.
- •Pereira is reevaluating his path after a second-round loss to Gane.
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Hokit says the Alex Pereira myth doesn't match reality: 'All his matchups have been favorable'
""I want to prove that it's not real," Hokit said of Pereira. "I feel like I have the skill set to prove that."
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