Josh Hokit continues to campaign for a fight with Alex Pereira, saying he is ready to defeat anyone regardless of weight class. Hokit declared that every division is his BMF division and anyone can enter it. He also responded to Ilia Topuria, stating that if Topuria thinks he can beat him, they will fight. The post characterizes Hokit's callout as typical behavior for him, though it notes some believe his hype will soon be extinguished.
Josh Hokit, the undefeated prospect known as "The Incredible Hok," is making noise on the callout circuit, targeting light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and declaring himself open to fighting anyone at any weight class.
The 28-year-old Hokit carries a perfect 5-0-0 record and has shown a flair for self-promotion, publicly stating that every division belongs to what he calls his BMF division and that no opponent is off-limits. He also fired a shot at Ilia Topuria, saying that if Topuria believes he can beat him, the fight can be made.
Standing across those theoretical matchups would be two of the sport's most dangerous fighters. Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight champion from Brazil, is 38 years old and holds a 13-4-0 record. The six-foot-four, 193-centimeter knockout artist lands 5.16 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 62 percent — among the most efficient and damaging outputs in the division. His reach stretches to 79 inches, or 201 centimeters.
Topuria, meanwhile, is currently ranked number two at lightweight and sits atop the pound-for-pound rankings at just 29 years of age. The Spain-based Georgian carries a 17-1-0 record and lands 4.81 significant strikes per minute. He also averages 1.96 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a genuine two-way threat with a 69-inch reach.
Why it matters
- Hokit's 5-0 record puts him at a considerable experience gap relative to both Pereira and Topuria.
- A callout of the light heavyweight champion from a fighter without a division or ranking is unlikely to gain traction with matchmakers.
- The Topuria response adds a second high-profile name to Hokit's campaign, though it remains entirely informal on both sides.
