AlexPereira congratulated Josh Hokitbackstage at UFC 334 on Saturday, telling him he thought he hadbeaten Ciryl Ganedespite the judges’ unanimous decision for the reigning heavyweightchampion.
Footage shared by Red Corner MMA showed Pereira approaching Hokitand shaking his hand after the main event at Madison Square Garden.The friendly exchange followed a contentious UFC Freedom 250 fightweek, when Hokit repeatedly directed personal insults atPereira.
Alex Pereira congratulates Josh Hokit after UFC 334 loss toCiryl Gane
“Hey bro, Chama. Congrats, my brother. For me, you won,” Pereiratold Hokit.
Hokit wished Pereira luck in his upcoming heavyweight bout againstSergeiPavlovich.
“Best of luck in your fight. Chama,” Hokit responded.
Pereira is scheduled to face Pavlovich at UFC 335 on Dec. 12 in LasVegas. The loss to Gane was the first of Hokit’s professionalcareer.
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