Curtis Blaydes and Josh Hockit faced off for their first pre-fight staredown ahead of their heavyweight bout at UFC 327. The brief post documents the traditional face-off without providing details about the atmosphere or any interactions between the fighters. This comes amid reports of Hockit engaging in unusual promotional behavior including confronting fighters in lobbies. The staredown is part of the standard pre-fight promotional schedule leading up to the event. According to other posts, Hockit's bizarre antics have generated unusual fan interest in the matchup.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
