Jiri Prochazka and Josh Hawkett exchange heated words at UFC 327 media day

Light heavyweight fighters Jiri Prochazka and Josh Hawkett had a tense confrontation backstage at the UFC 327 media day in Miami. The exchange began when Prochazka told Hawkett to stay where he was standing. Hawkett responded by threatening to cut Prochazka and then paste his head onto Alex Pereira's body. The verbal altercation appears to have stemmed from proximity issues or personal tensions between the two fighters. While brief, the exchange showcased the animosity building between them. The confrontation was captured on video by GifdSports. No physical contact occurred during the interaction.