Curtis Blaydes and Josh Hockitt participated in their first official staredown ahead of their heavyweight matchup at UFC 327. The faceoff comes amid Hockitt's unusual promotional campaign that has included bizarre trash talk aimed at multiple fighters. The post suggests Hockitt's antics may be generating unexpected support for Blaydes, who typically fights without significant fan backing. The heavyweight contest represents an important opportunity for both fighters. Limited additional details about the actual faceoff interaction were provided.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
