Pereira accuses UFC of manipulating public opinion to book Gane vs. Hokit
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Key Points:
- Alex Pereira is publicly upset about Josh Hokit being chosen to fight Ciryl Gane for the undisputed UFC Heavyweight title at UFC 334, accusing the UFC of manipulating public opinion to favor Hokit.
- Pereira suggested a conspiracy involving UFC influencers and market research aimed at making the Gane vs. Hokit matchup appear as the most popular choice, despite his own claims of being overlooked.
- Critics note that Pereira lost his chance for a rematch with Gane due to a first-round defeat and view his complaints as sour grapes rather than justified grievances.
- Josh Hokit is currently one of the most talked-about Heavyweight fighters, with UFC’s decision backed by market data rather than public polls.
- Pereira can still earn another title shot by defeating Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 in December, keeping his championship hopes alive despite recent frustrations.
