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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDana White Snaps Back at Reporter Who Believes Alex Pereira Deserved Ciryl Gane Rematch Due to \u201cStar Power\u201d<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Dana White recently responded to a reporter who opined that Alex Pereira should have been given a chance to run it back with new heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane because of the Brazilian\u2019s \u201cstar power.<\/p>\n White will announce Pereira\u2019s next fight this weekend on Nina Drama\u2019s KICK stream. Although \u201cPoatan\u201d wanted a rematch with Gane due to the back-of-the-headshots controversy that Pereira believes contributed to his TKO loss, he will most likely be facing Sergei Pavlovich next, potentially later this year.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Gane will defend his strap at UFC 334 against undefeated contender Josh Hokit.<\/p>\n (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA \/ AFP via Getty Images) & (Photo by Chris Unger\/Zuffa LLC)<\/p>\n During a recent interview with RMC Sport Combat, when White was told by a reporter that Pereira should have gotten the Gane rematch because of his star power, White did not agree with that view and made it clear that the UFC no longer makes fights based solely on star power and explained why Josh Hokit got the heavyweight title shot against \u201cBon Gamin.\u201d He said:<\/p>\n \u201cWe make fights based on star power? We make fights based on who is the best in the world and who deserves to be there\u2026 Alex is coming off a loss right now against Ciryl Gane. This is the fight to make.\u201d<\/p>\n Check out Dana White\u2019s comments below:<\/em><\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 Dana White says the UFC doesn\u2019t make fights based on star power, and that\u2019s not why Josh Hokit got the title shot.<\/p>\n “We make fights based on star power? We make fights based on who is the best in the world and who deserves to be there.<\/p>\n Alex is coming off a loss right now\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 MMA Pros Pick (@MMA_PROS_PICK_) October 2, 2026<\/p>\n Although Dana White is worried about Josh Hokit becoming heavyweight champion given his controversial personality and outspoken nature, Hokit believes he is the UFC head honcho\u2019s favorite fighter. He told Ariel Helwani:<\/p>\n \u201cDana\u2019s just, you know, he has to say that\u2026 Deep down I\u2019m Dana\u2019s favorite fighter, you know what I\u2019m saying? He can\u2019t wait for my fights\u2026 I didn\u2019t join this sport to be liked by anybody\u2026 You call my name, you have me sign the contract, I\u2019m gonna give you a good fight.\u201d<\/p>\n Check out Josh Hokit\u2019s comments below:<\/em><\/p>\n Josh Hokit addresses Dana White’s hidden favoritisim for him: “Deep down I’m Dana’s favorite fighter”<\/p>\n “Dana’s just, you know, he has to say that\u2026 Deep down I’m Dana’s favorite fighter, you know what I’m saying? He can’t wait for my fights\u2026 I didn’t join this sport to be\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Go4LeOC0fo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) September 28, 2026<\/p>\nJosh Hokit belives he is Dana White\u2019s favorite fighter <\/h2>\n