Cormier denies UFC told him to push Gane vs. Hokit

Responds after Pereira claim tied to UFC 334 booking

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 48m1 min read

Daniel Cormier wants to clear the air with Alex Pereira 📰 https://t.co/sCIVIop68H https://t.co/7P471TOJZi Via @MMAFighting on X

What happened: Daniel Cormier denied that the UFC instructed him to promote Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit. The denial answers Pereira's claim that Cormier was used to push the UFC 334 pairing.

Why it matters: The exchange centers on how the UFC 334 heavyweight booking was presented publicly. It puts a prominent broadcast voice at odds with one of the promotion's biggest stars over matchmaking influence.

What to watch: Watch for any response from Pereira and for confirmation of the UFC 334 heavyweight direction.

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@MMAFighting 2026-10-13T23:46:31.103098+00:00

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