Topuria defends Pereira as Hokit removed from press conference

Ilia Topuria stepped in to defend Alex Pereira during a tense moment at the UFC press conference. Josh Hokit was removed from the stage before the press conference concluded. The post indicates that Topuria intervened on Pereira's behalf, though specific details of the altercation are limited. The incident occurred at the UFC White House media event. Further context about what led to Hokit's removal is not provided.