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

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

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Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg face off in the main event of UFC 327, scheduled for next Saturday (11), but they didn't expect to be the target of taunts from Josh Hokit during the week of the event. The loudmouth is also scheduled for the card and, after starting a discussion with the Czech samurai, 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.

Josh Hokit tried pressing Carlos Ulberg and Ulberg just ignored him 😭

"You wanna come up to heavyweight? Yea you don't want none of this."

(via @ufc ) https://t.co/Dz6UO1PGkj pic.twitter.com/Ex2V67O4w8

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 8, 2026

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

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

Hokit exchanged taunts with Jiri Prochazka.

While Carlos Ulberg managed to ignore Josh Hokit 's provocations , Jiri Prochazka 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 Alex Poatan 's name.

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

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

Alex Poatan entering the octagon. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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

The Brazilian fighter is scheduled to face Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC Casa Branca , scheduled for June 14th.

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