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Ilia Topuria intervenes for Alex Pereira as Josh Hockit removed from presser

May 8, 2026
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Ilia Topuria

Ilia Topuria

Alex Pereira

Alex Pereira

Ilia Topuria stepped in to support Alex Pereira during a press conference incident that resulted in Josh Hockit being removed from the event. The featherweight champion intervened on behalf of the light heavyweight champion during what appears to have been a disruptive situation. Hockit was subsequently ejected from the press conference following the incident. The post suggests this occurred after some form of confrontation or disturbance. Limited details are provided about the specific nature of the incident that prompted Topuria's involvement.

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