Jiri Prochazka gets into a fight with a heavyweight backstage at UFC 327.

Jiri Prochazka in victory over Khalil rountree. Photo: Reproduction/UFC News

Jiri Prochazka Josh Hokit and he may have started an unexpected rivalry behind the scenes of... UFC 327, scheduled for next Saturday (11). The Czech and the American met backstage at the event's media day and, after a tense moment, had to be restrained by security.

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In a video published by Gifdsports, Josh Hokit is seen being escorted away from the venue while shouting insults directed at Prochazka. In an attempt to provoke his rival, the American even mentioned the name of... Alex PoatánJiri, for her part, appeared more composed, asking Hokit to keep his distance before returning to her seat.

Jiri Prochazka and Josh Hokit just got into it backstage at UFC 327 Media Day 😳

🗣️ Jiri: “Man, stay where you are.”

🗣️ Josh: “I'll cut you up homie. And f*cking stitch your head on Alex Pereira's body.”

(via @gifdsports) pic.twitter.com/afCcENEwqv

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 8, 2026

"Dude, stay where you are," he said. Jiri Prochazka.

"I'm going to cut you into pieces, man. And I'm going to sew your head onto Alex Pereira's body," Hokit replied.

Jiri Prochazka faces Carlos Ulberg for Alex Poatan's title.

Prochazka focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Jiri Prochazka faces Carlos Ulberg in the main fight of UFC 327, in a fight valid for the light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg). This happens because the then champion, Alex Poatán, decided leave the post to move up a weight class and attempt an unprecedented triple championship in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

The Brazilian has a match scheduled against Cyryl Gane in the main event of UFC Casa Branca, scheduled for June 14th.

Josh Hokit gets a golden opportunity against a top 5 UFC heavyweight.

Hokit celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Josh Hokit had a golden opportunity fall into his lap. The loudmouth, despite not yet being ranked in the official heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg), is scheduled to face Curtis blaydes Currently in the top 5 of the division.

Although not considered an immediate contender for the belt, Blaydes is one of the most established names in the division. In his last appearances, the American defeated Jailton Malhadinho, was surpassed by Tom aspinall in the fight for the interim title and, subsequently, returned to winning ways against Rizvan KunievHe currently holds the fourth position in the heavyweight rankings.