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Topuria defends Pereira as Hokit removed from press conference

May 9, 2026, 12:48 AM
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Ilia Topuria came to Alex Pereira's defense during a press conference incident that resulted in Josh Hokit being removed from the event. The post indicates Topuria intervened on behalf of Pereira during some kind of confrontation or disruption. Josh Hokit was subsequently ejected from the press conference following the incident. No specific details about what Hokit did or said to provoke the situation were provided. The post suggests this occurred at a UFC press conference but does not specify which event.

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