Topuria defends Pereira before Hokit removal from UFC 328 press conference

Ilia Topuria stepped in to defend Alex Pereira during a press conference incident that resulted in Josh Hokit being removed from the UFC 328 event. The altercation appears to have occurred during the press conference proceedings. Topuria's intervention came before security or officials escorted Hokit out of the venue. The post provides limited details about what specifically prompted the confrontation or Topuria's defense of Pereira. The incident added drama to the UFC 328 promotional activities.