'New Chael Sonnen' taunts Carlos Ulberg after clashing with Jiri Prochazka backstage at UFC 327

Josh Hokit tries to grab the spotlight during fight week, taunts opponents, and is ignored by Ulberg in an interaction captured backstage.

Ulberg won at UFC Perth. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFCBrasil

Ulberg won in UFC PerthPhoto: Reproduction/X/UFCBrasil

Jiri Prochazka e Carlos Ulberg face each other in the main fight of the UFC 327, scheduled for next Saturday (11), but they didn't expect to be the target of Josh Hokit's provocations during the week of the event. The loudmouth is also scheduled for the card and, after to start a discussion With the Czech samurai, he ended up being completely ignored when he tried to irritate the New Zealander.

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In a video released by the UFC, Hokit is seen provoking Ulberg backstage. In the footage, the heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) crosses paths with his rival and even touches the fighter's arm, who does not react and continues walking normally.

"You want to move up to heavyweight? Yeah, you don't want any of that," said Josh Hokit.

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"He's funny," Ulberg replied after ignoring Hokit.

Hokit exchanged taunts with Jiri Prochazka.

Se Carlos Ulberg He managed to ignore Josh Hokit's provocations. Jiri Prochazka You can't say the same. In a video published by Gifdsports, the loudmouth is seen being escorted away while shouting insults directed at the Czech player. In an attempt to provoke his rival, the American even mentioned the name of... Alex Poatán.

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Jiri, for his part, remained calm, asking Hokit to keep his distance before returning to his seat.

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

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Alex Poatán Entering the octagon. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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.

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