Josh Howkit is actively campaigning for a UFC BMF championship bout against Alex Pereira. Howkit is targeting the annual UFC card at Madison Square Garden in November as the venue for the fight.
Reports surfaced on June 22 that Josh Howkit is lobbying for a UFC BMF title fight against light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, with Howkit eyeing the organization's traditional November card at Madison Square Garden as his preferred stage. The story has not been officially confirmed by the UFC.
Pereira, nicknamed "Poatan," holds the light heavyweight championship and carries a 13-4 record. The 38-year-old Brazilian trains out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness and stands six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach. He fights out of an orthodox stance and is one of the most prolific finishers in the division, landing 5.16 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 62 percent — numbers that rank among the most dangerous in the weight class.
Verified data for Howkit was not available in the AgentMMA database at the time of publication, so his record, ranking, and career statistics cannot be confirmed.
Why it matters
- The BMF title is a high-profile secondary belt that tends to be contested between elite ranked fighters, meaning any confirmed bout would carry significant divisional weight at 205 pounds.
- Madison Square Garden in November is one of the UFC's marquee annual dates, typically drawing a stacked card and heavy media attention.
- Pereira's aggressive striking style and finishing ability make any potential opponent's style matchup a critical talking point ahead of a formal announcement.
- Because this report remains unconfirmed, the targeted fight and venue should be treated as Howkit's public campaign rather than a scheduled contest.
