Alex Pereira Alleges UFC Manipulated Public Opinion for UFC 334 Title Fight

In an interview with Laerte Viana, Alex Pereira alleged that the UFC utilized research and media influence to manipulate public perception regarding the booking of Ciryl Gane versus Josh Hokit for the undisputed heavyweight title at UFC 334. Pereira suggested that prominent figures and influencers were used to build comfort and support for the matchup before it was officially announced.

Pereira claimed he did not see evidence of the public support the organization cited when justifying the booking. Despite these allegations, the official record notes Gane holds a first-round victory over Pereira. Pereira is scheduled to face Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 this December, a bout presented as a path to potential future title contention.