Curtis Blaydes and Josh Hockett have first face-off ahead of UFC 327 bout

Curtis Blaydes and Josh Hockett completed their initial staredown before their heavyweight fight at UFC 327. The face-off comes amid Hockett's bizarre promotional behavior throughout fight week, which has included making strange statements and confronting fighters in the hotel lobby. According to related reports, Hockett's unusual antics have generated unexpected interest in the fight, potentially giving Blaydes more fan support than he typically receives. The post itself provides no specific details about what transpired during the actual face-off.