Jiri Prochazka and Josh Hokit had a heated verbal exchange backstage at the UFC 327 media day in Miami. Prochazka told Hokit to stay where he was standing, while Hokit responded with a threat, saying he would cut Prochazka and then glue his head to Alex Pereira's body. The confrontation was brief but captured the tension between the two fighters ahead of the event. Both men are competing at UFC 327.
A backstage confrontation between Jiri Prochazka and Josh Hokit added an unexpected spark to the UFC 327 media day in Miami on April 8, with the two fighters exchanging sharp words ahead of the event scheduled for April 11.
Prochazka, 33, is one of the most recognizable figures in the light heavyweight division. The Czech Republic native carries a record of 32-6-1 and holds the number two divisional ranking, making him a perennial threat to the throne. At six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach, he brings relentless pressure and lands an impressive 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy. He trains out of Jetsaam Gym Brno and competes out of an orthodox stance.
Hokit, 28, enters UFC 327 riding a perfect 5-0-0 professional record and has earned the nickname "The Incredible Hok." The undefeated prospect made his presence felt well before fight night during the media day encounter.
According to reports of the exchange, Prochazka instructed Hokit to stay where he was standing. Hokit fired back with a colorful threat, telling the Czech veteran he would cut him and glue his head to light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira's body — a remark that drew attention to the broader divisional rivalry hovering over the card. Pereira, known as "Poatan," holds a 13-4-0 record and sits atop the 205-pound division at 38 years old.
Why it matters
- Prochazka is the second-ranked light heavyweight contender, meaning any friction involving him carries divisional weight
- Hokit invoking Pereira's name signals awareness of the bigger picture at 205 pounds
- The verbal clash raises the profile of both men heading into UFC 327
- Undefeated prospects manufacturing moments at media day is a proven method of building early recognition
Saturday, April 11, 2026
