Josh Hokit Goes Nuclear Over Alex Pereira’s Call for a Gane Rematch

When Alex Pereira took to Instagram this week saying he’d love a second shot at Ciryl Gane, the Brazilian star sparked more than a few retweets. In a short video clip he rattled off how the June bout at UFC Freedom 250 ended with what he called illegal back‑of‑the‑head blows, and he hinted that a rematch could set him on the path to a third UFC belt.

Fans, however, got a very different reaction from longtime UFC enthusiast Josh Hokit. The former heavyweight turned social‑media commentator posted a fiery response that read like a manifesto: “When @UFC starts letting guys that try to feed carrots to a school bus & Brigitte Macron’s stunt double do their matchmaking, this company is f*g cooked. USA pays the bills around here.” He went on to argue that the organization should prioritize an American champion and give fans the kind of showdown they missed in June.

Hokit didn’t stop at Pereira. In a follow‑up X (formerly Twitter) post he dragged Ilia Topuria into the mix, insisting that neither the Georgian‑born featherweight nor the Brazilian striker “deserve a fu*king title shot in their next fight.” According to Hokit, both fighters were “handily destroyed” in their recent outings and must earn a title chance the old‑fashioned way—by fighting their way back up the ladder.

“Growing up, I loved the @UFC & all of its fighters,” Hokit wrote. “So it gives me great pleasure to use my platform today to speak the truth. Make them earn it and fight their way back like everyone else. Sincerely, The Fans.” The post quickly racked up likes and replies, with many supporters echoing his sentiment that the promotion’s matchmaking has drifted into “star‑driven” nonsense.

Meanwhile, Pereira’s Instagram caption was a mix of optimism and lingering bitterness. He said, “I’m seeing many opinions, but I think the fight that makes sense is Ciryl Gane. That’s the fight. I’m going to work on that… I think now with another opportunity, I can come back and show what I can do, what I can achieve, which is the third belt. I’m very excited for that, and I’ll work for that. Chama.”

The clash of opinions highlights a broader debate simmering within the MMA community: should the UFC continue to chase big‑name rematches, even when the previous encounter ended in controversy, or should it focus on building fresh storylines centered around home‑grown talent? As the summer draws to a close, fans will be watching closely to see whether Pereira gets the Gane sequel he wants—or whether Hokit’s impassioned plea will steer the promotion toward a different direction.