Josh Hokit launches bizarre trash talk at Alex Pereira, calls him "auraless sorceress

Josh Hokit has turned his promotional run into a one-man roast of Alex Pereira. Appearing alongside Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, the undefeated UFC heavyweight contender delivered another strange round of trash talk aimed at "Poatan," branding him the "auraless sorceress" and accusing him of practicing witchcraft.

Hokit did not stop at the name-calling. He also mocked Pereira's face paint, his "Chama" catchphrase and the bow-and-arrow gesture the Brazilian performs during his walkouts.

The comments come as Hokit prepares for his UFC heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 334 on November 14 at Madison Square Garden. Pereira is not part of that bout, which makes the barbs a sideshow to the main event on Hokit's schedule.

Pereira on the receiving end

Pereira, 39, is a Brazilian fighter out of Teixeira MMA & Fitness and sits at number three in the light heavyweight rankings with a record of 13-4-0. He fights from an orthodox stance and stands six-foot-four, with a 79-inch reach.

His striking numbers explain why the "Poatan" brand carries weight. Pereira lands 5.16 significant strikes per minute at 62 percent accuracy. He rarely looks for takedowns, averaging 0.11 per 15 minutes, and his submission attempt rate sits at 0.2 per 15 minutes.

Why it matters

• Hokit is generating attention ahead of the biggest fight of his career, with a heavyweight title on the line at Madison Square Garden.
• Pereira's signature entrance rituals and catchphrases have become easy targets for opponents and rivals looking for a reaction.
• The exchange shows how much of Hokit's media tour is built on unpredictable, off-the-wall promotion rather than conventional fight talk.

Hokit's focus officially remains on Gane, but his latest appearance suggests the build to UFC 334 will keep producing headlines well beyond the cage.