Curtis Blaydes confident in skillset advantage over Josh Hocket at UFC 327

Curtis Blaydes believes he holds a clear technical advantage heading into his heavyweight bout with Josh Hocket this weekend. Blaydes characterized the matchup as a one-dimensional fighter facing someone with a much broader skillset, identifying himself as the more well-rounded competitor. He anticipates an aggressive start from Hocket and expects his opponent to come out with heavy pressure early. The American heavyweight is confident in his ability to handle whatever Hocket brings to the octagon. Blaydes did not specify his prediction for how the fight will end, leaving the outcome open to question.