Jiri Prochazka and Josh Hokit engaged in a verbal confrontation backstage during the UFC 327 media day in Miami. Prochazka told Hokit to "stay where you stand, man," while Hokit responded with a threat to "cut" Prochazka and then "glue his head to Alex Pereira's body." The exchange suggests rising tensions between the two fighters. The post does not provide further context about whether they are scheduled opponents or the reason for the confrontation. UFC 327 is set to take place in Miami.
Tensions flared backstage at UFC 327 media day in Miami on Tuesday when light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka and Josh Hokit traded sharp words in what witnesses described as a genuine confrontation.
Prochazka, ranked second in the light heavyweight division, warned Hokit to "stay where you stand, man." Hokit fired back with a threat to "cut" the Czech fighter before adding he would "glue his head to Alex Pereira's body" — a pointed reference to the reigning light heavyweight champion.
The 33-year-old Prochazka carries a 32-6-1 record and has long been one of the most dangerous strikers in the 205-pound division. Fighting out of Jetsaam Gym Brno in the Czech Republic, the six-foot-three Orthodox southpaw lands 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy, with an 80-inch reach that gives opponents very little safe space to operate.
Hokit, who goes by the nickname "The Incredible Hok," enters the situation as an unbeaten 5-0-0 prospect at 28 years old. Beyond his unblemished record, verified statistical data on his UFC output is not yet available.
The mention of reigning champion Alex Pereira in Hokit's taunt adds another layer to the exchange. Pereira, 38, holds a 13-4-0 record and has established himself as one of the most accurate heavy-handed champions in the division, connecting at 62 percent on significant strikes while landing 5.16 per minute. The Brazilian stands six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness.
Why it matters
- Prochazka sits at number two in the light heavyweight rankings, making any rivalry involving him immediately significant in the title picture.
- Hokit's direct reference to Pereira signals an attempt to insert himself into a high-profile storyline ahead of UFC 327 on April 11.
- The nature of the confrontation — whether tied to a scheduled bout or a spontaneous clash — remains unclear going into fight week in Miami.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
