UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has indicated that Josh Hakit may not continue in the UFC after their upcoming event, citing disrespectful behavior incompatible with UFC's family-friendly audience. Pereira noted that while Hakit cannot be removed from the current card, his future with the promotion is in serious doubt.
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has publicly suggested that Josh Hakit's future with the promotion is in serious jeopardy following conduct Pereira described as incompatible with the UFC's family-friendly audience, ahead of the UFC White House event scheduled for June 14, 2026.
Pereira, 38, made clear that while Hakit cannot be removed from the current card, the situation following the event remains very much in doubt for the fighter. The Brazilian champion, who trains out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness, holds a professional record of 13-4-0 and has established himself as one of the most feared strikers in mixed martial arts. Standing six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach, Pereira lands an impressive 5.16 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 62 percent — numbers that reflect the relentless pressure that carried him to the top of the 205-pound division.
Josh Hakit does not currently appear in the AgentMMA verified fighter database, and no additional biographical or statistical details are available to confirm his record, ranking, or divisional standing at this time.
Why it matters
- Pereira's public comments raise the prospect of a UFC roster cut tied directly to conduct, a rare and notable development ahead of a high-profile event.
- The UFC White House card carries significant visibility, making any controversy surrounding a participant particularly sensitive for the promotion.
- With Hakit's standing in the organization now publicly questioned by the reigning light heavyweight champion, the outcome of the June 14 event could determine his path forward in the UFC.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
