Alex Pereira praises Ilia Topuria for defending him at press conference

Alex Pereira expressed gratitude and respect for Ilia Topuria after an incident at a press conference where Topuria threw a bottle or bottle cap at Josh Hockett's face when Hockett was going too far with Pereira. Pereira called Topuria's action brotherly and criticized Hockett as a problematic person who doesn't get along with his own family and whom nobody likes. Additionally, Pereira thanked Topuria for providing transportation on his private jet to the White House, saying it was great to be around him. The post includes praise for Topuria's gesture of respect.