Topuria ejected from press conference after defending Pereira, Hawkett removed

Following a confrontation at a UFC press conference, Ilia Topuria was involved in an incident after standing up for Alex Pereira. Josh Hawkett had verbally attacked Pereira, which led to Topuria's intervention. The altercation resulted in security removing Hawkett from the press conference. Topuria's actions have drawn attention as an example of fighter solidarity at UFC media events.