UFC President Dana White addressed the altercation between Ilia Topuria and Josh Hawkit at UFC 328. White noted that both Topuria and Pereira are typically calm individuals, though Topuria can sometimes lose his temper. White stated they did not expect the confrontation, especially since the fighters were seated in close proximity. He mentioned that Sean O'Malley started moving away during the incident, expressing surprise at the situation. The comment suggests the UFC was caught off guard by the heated exchange between the fighters.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026









