{
  "id": 11155198,
  "title": "Josh Hokit accuses Alex Pereira of witchcraft, calls ‘Chama’ a curse ahead of UFC 334",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/josh-hokit-accuses-alex-pereira-of-witchcraft-calls-chama-a-curse",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T08:32:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/mma/news/josh-hokit-again-stirs-controversy-accuses-alex-pereira-of-witchcraft-and-claims-chama-is-a-curse-ahead-of-ufc-334-fight/articleshow/134613161.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Josh Hokit has made controversial comments about Alex Pereira, alleging his use of witchcraft and curses. Hokit expressed these views during an appearance on a podcast while discussing his upcoming fight. He claims Pereira's famous catchphrase 'Chama' is linked to supernatural practices and has resulted in curses affecting others. Despite the focus on Pereira's background, Hokit is preparing for…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/gable-steveson-needs-to-stop-trying-to-be-jon-jones-claims-mma-coach",
        "published": "2026-09-30T15:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}