On May 8, 2026, during a public event in Las Vegas, former UFC fighter Josh Hokit was physically removed from the stage after he intervened to defend fellow fighter Alex Pereira. The incident occurred when Pereira was being confronted by an individual, leading Hokit to step in.
Security personnel quickly intervened, dragging Hokit off the stage as he continued to voice his support for Pereira. The altercation was captured on video and has since circulated on social media, drawing reactions from the MMA community.
Neither Hokit nor Pereira have issued official statements regarding the incident as of May 9, 2026. The event organizers have not commented on the security measures or the nature of the confrontation.
