Alex Pereira vows no retaliation if Josh Hokit confronts him

Alex Pereira will keep his hands to himself if Josh Hokit tries anything during fight week.

The UFC heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light heavyweight champion told listeners on his podcast this week that he has no intention of responding should Hokit attempt a confrontation, according to a report from example.test. "If he comes at me, I am not going to react," Pereira said.

What's next for Pereira at UFC White House

Pereira is slated to compete at the UFC's White House event in July, though the promotion has not issued a statement on potential matchups or the Hokit situation. The Brazilian has defended his heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light heavyweight strap twice since moving up from middleweight last year.

Hokit's camp has not publicly addressed whether a confrontation is planned. Pereira's comments suggest he intends to avoid the kind of heated staredowns that have marred recent fight weeks across multiple promotions.

Source: example.test