Blaydes and Hokit face off ahead of UFC 327 heavyweight bout

Curtis Blaydes and Josh Hokit completed their first pre-fight staredown ahead of their heavyweight matchup at UFC 327. The face-off marks the formal beginning of fight week for their scheduled bout. The confrontation came amid Hokit's unusual and aggressive promotional behavior targeting Blaydes and other fighters. Both heavyweights will compete on the main card in what has become a contentious buildup. Additional details about the specific fight positioning or date were not provided in the post.