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Alex Pereira questions Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit UFC 334 main event placement

Former UFC heavyweight title contender Alex Pereira has publicly questioned the decision to feature the Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit bout as the main event for UFC 334, scheduled at Madison Square Garden.

Pereira, who lost a second-round TKO to Gane in June and is set to face Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335, criticized the promotion’s choice to prioritize the heavyweight clash over the women’s bantamweight title fight between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes. His comments on Instagram Stories framed the women’s bout as the more deserving headline attraction, suggesting it was being overlooked despite its star power.

The controversy resurfaced after the UFC announced the same co-main event pairing for the second time, sparking backlash from fans and former champions alike. Hokit, the challenger in the heavyweight fight, responded with a sharp social media jab, mocking Pereira’s recent loss and questioning his credibility as a title contender.

The exchange underscores lingering tensions over the UFC’s bout-ordering decisions and the perceived value of women’s MMA matchups at high-profile events.

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