Blaydes and Hockit face off before UFC 327 heavyweight bout

Curtis Blaydes and Josh Hockit participated in their first face-off ahead of their heavyweight fight at UFC 327. The staredown comes amid an unusual promotional campaign by Hockit featuring bizarre trash talk and confrontational behavior. Blaydes, typically a serious and focused competitor, has been the target of Hockit's aggressive antics. The matchup has generated interest largely due to Hockit's unconventional approach. The face-off was part of official UFC 327 fight week proceedings.