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MMA·May 9, 2026 09:32 PM ET

Costa, Hokit separated by security at UFC 328

Another flashpoint hits UFC 328.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 102 min read
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What happened: Ariel Helwani posted that Paulo Costa and Josh Hokit had to be separated by security. Other MMA accounts circulating from the event described the incident as a crowd altercation at UFC 328, but no further official details on what triggered it were immediately available.

Why it matters: The episode adds another layer of volatility to a UFC 328 fight week that already featured multiple security interventions. It also keeps attention on Hokit, who was already central to fight-week chaos described in Kyle Daukaus' account of the presser melee, raising questions about further disciplinary fallout or added restrictions around event access.

By the numbers: Event context: UFC 328 was held May 9, 2026, at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Recent verified results: Costa stopped Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327 on April 11, 2026; Hokit lost a unanimous decision to Curtis Blaydes on the same card.

What to watch: Watch for any statement from UFC, arena security, or the fighters clarifying what happened and whether anyone was removed or disciplined. Further video from the crowd could determine whether this remains a brief disturbance or becomes a larger commission matter.

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