Josh Hokit accuses Alex Pereira of witchcraft, calls ‘Chama’ a curse ahead of UFC 334
UFC fighter Josh Hokit has publicly accused fellow fighter Alex Pereira of using witchcraft and curses, specifically targeting his 'Chama' catchphrase. Hokit claims these practices are linked to Pereira's indigenous background and are responsible for his recent performance.
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The comments highlight the intense and often bizarre nature of pre-fight trash talk in professional sports, while touching on sensitive cultural themes.
Josh Hokit has taken another bizarre shot at Alex Pereira, accusing the former UFC light heavyweight champion of witchcraft and claiming his famous “Chama” catchphrase is connected to curses. Hokit made the comments while discussing Pereira’s push for the heavyweight title opportunity during an appearance on Beyond You Me Podcast. He previously made the same claims during The Ariel Helwani Show.Hokit said Pereira’s face paint, “Chama” slogan and indigenous background were linked to supernatural practices. He also claimed the entire world had unknowingly been chanting Pereira’s supposed curse.Josh Hokit claims Alex Pereira’s ‘Chama’ puts curses on peopleJosh Hokit’s comments came while the undefeated heavyweight was discussing his upcoming undisputed title fight with Ciryl Gane.
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