Curtis Blaydes and Josh Haquit completed their first official staredown before their heavyweight bout at UFC 327. The face-off comes amid an unusual promotional campaign from Haquit that has included controversial trash talk. Blaydes, a perennial heavyweight contender, faces Haquit in what has become one of the more talked-about fights on the card due to the pre-fight antics. The staredown itself proceeded as a standard promotional event. Fan engagement included polling on which fighter they support heading into the contest.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
