Jiri Prochazka and Josh Hawkit had a tense verbal exchange backstage during the UFC 327 media day in Miami. Prochazka told Hawkit to "stay where you stand, man," while Hawkit responded aggressively, saying "I'll cut you, mate, and then glue your head to Alex Pereira's body." The confrontation suggests building tension ahead of their scheduled bout. Both fighters appeared to be engaged in pre-fight psychological warfare during the promotional event. No physical altercation occurred during the exchange.
Tension boiled over at UFC 327 media day in Miami on Tuesday when light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka and Josh Hawkit engaged in a sharp verbal confrontation backstage, just days before their scheduled bout at UFC 327 on April 11.
Prochazka, the Czech Republic's rangy knockout artist, warned Hawkit to "stay where you stand, man," a measured but unmistakable challenge. Hawkit answered with a colourful threat, telling Prochazka he would "cut you, mate, and then glue your head to Alex Pereira's body." No physical altercation followed, but the exchange made clear that whatever psychological warfare exists between the two men is already well underway.
Prochazka enters the fight ranked second in the light heavyweight division with a record of 32-6-1. The 33-year-old stands six-foot-three with a massive 80-inch reach and generates an eye-catching 5.69 significant strikes landed per minute at 55 percent accuracy, making him one of the division's most dangerous offensive weapons.
Hawkit's verified divisional ranking and record were not available in the AgentMMA database at time of publication.
Why it matters
- With champion Alex Pereira holding a 13-4-0 record and sitting atop the division, the winner of Prochazka versus Hawkit is well-positioned to make a title argument.
- Prochazka's reference to Pereira in Hawkit's taunt adds an extra layer of narrative, linking this fight directly to the championship picture.
- Prochazka's high-volume striking and unorthodox style will be a key stylistic question heading into fight week.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
