Curtis Blaydes and Josh Hockett participated in their first face-off ahead of their fight at UFC 327. The staredown comes amid Hockett's controversial trash-talking campaign targeting Blaydes and other fighters. Both heavyweights will meet in what has become a heated matchup due to Hockett's provocative promotional tactics. The post does not specify the position of this bout on the UFC 327 card. This face-off represents the first physical confrontation between the two fighters ahead of their scheduled bout.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
