Jiri Prochazka and Josh Hockit had a tense exchange behind the scenes at the UFC 327 media day in Miami. Prochazka told Hockit to "stand where you stand, man," while Hockit responded by saying "I'll cut you, buddy, and then glue your head to Alex Pereira's body." The confrontation occurred during media obligations ahead of the upcoming event. The interaction was captured and shared on social media. No further escalation or physical altercation was reported. Both fighters are scheduled to compete at UFC 327.
Tension flared at UFC 327 media day in Miami on Tuesday when light heavyweight contenders Jiri Prochazka and Josh Hockit traded sharp words in what witnesses described as a genuinely heated backstage encounter. The exchange was captured on camera and quickly spread across social media, though no physical altercation followed.
Prochazka, ranked second in the light heavyweight division, told Hockit to "stand where you stand, man," prompting Hockit to fire back with a pointed jab: "I'll cut you, buddy, and then glue your head to Alex Pereira's body." Both fighters are scheduled to compete at UFC 327, set for April 11 in Miami.
The 33-year-old Czech fighter carries a 32-6-1 record into the event and remains one of the most dangerous strikers in the 205-pound weight class. Standing six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach, Prochazka lands 5.69 significant strikes per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate, numbers that reflect his relentless, high-volume attacking style out of Jetsaam Gym Brno.
Hockit's name surfacing alongside reigning champion Alex Pereira added an extra layer of intrigue to the verbal shot. Pereira, nicknamed "Poatan," holds the light heavyweight title at 13-4-0 and is regarded as one of the most accurate strikers in the sport, landing 5.16 significant strikes per minute at a remarkable 62 percent accuracy. The 38-year-old Brazilian stands six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach and trains out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness.
Why it matters
- Prochazka sits at number two in the light heavyweight rankings, keeping him in the title picture with or without a dominant finish at UFC 327.
- Hockit's reference to Pereira signals he is angling for attention in a division still orbiting around the champion.
- A strong performance from either fighter this weekend could reshape the contender queue at 205 pounds heading into the summer.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
