Josh Howkit is actively campaigning for a fight against Alex Pereira for the BMF title. Howkit wants the bout to take place at the UFC's annual Madison Square Garden event in November.
Reports suggest Josh Howkit is pushing for a BMF title fight against UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, with Howkit targeting the promotion's traditional November card at Madison Square Garden as the preferred venue.
The callout is unconfirmed at this stage, and there is no indication the UFC has sanctioned or is actively pursuing the matchup.
Pereira, 38, holds a professional record of 13 wins and 4 losses and currently sits atop the light heavyweight division as champion. The Brazilian, who trains out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness, brings elite striking to every outing, landing 5.16 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 62 percent accuracy. Standing six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach, the orthodox fighter known as "Poatan" presents a daunting physical profile for any opponent. His ground output is minimal, averaging just 0.11 takedowns per 15 minutes, reflecting a style built almost entirely around his devastating stand-up.
Verified data for Howkit was not available in the AgentMMA database at the time of publication, so further statistical context on the challenger cannot be provided.
Why it matters
- A BMF title adds an additional prize beyond the divisional belt, raising the stakes for any light heavyweight showcase.
- Madison Square Garden in November is one of the UFC's marquee annual dates, historically reserved for high-profile matchups with significant pay-per-view drawing power.
- Pereira's combination of elite striking volume, accuracy, and physical size would make the style dynamics of any potential opponent worth examining once more details about Howkit emerge.
