Curtis Blaydes and Josh Haukita faced off before their UFC 327 bout, with Blaydes showing complete indifference to Haukita's behavior. Blaydes had previously stated at Wednesday's media day that he would not participate in promotional theatrics or help Haukita gain attention. He kept his word during the face-off. The post includes a poll asking fans to predict the winner of the heavyweight matchup.
Curtis Blaydes made it clear at the UFC 327 face-off on Thursday that Josh Haukita would get nothing from him — no reaction, no engagement, no fuel for the promotional fire.
Blaydes had already set the tone at Wednesday's media day, stating plainly that he had no intention of playing along with any theatrics or helping his opponent generate attention. When the two heavyweights stood across from each other ahead of their Saturday bout, Blaydes delivered on that promise with a composed, indifferent stare.
Ranked fourth in the heavyweight division, the 35-year-old American known as "Razor" carries a 19-6-0 professional record into the fight. Standing six-foot-four with an 80-inch reach, Blaydes is one of the most technically rounded big men in the sport. He averages 5.38 takedowns per 15 minutes, a figure that ranks among the elite in the division, and lands 3.56 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy. Training out of Elevation Fight Team, he brings a consistent, well-rounded threat that forces opponents to prepare for pressure on multiple fronts.
Why it matters
- A win keeps Blaydes firmly in the heavyweight title conversation at ranked fourth in the division
- His elite takedown output creates stylistic problems for any opponent he faces
- Blaydes controlling the pre-fight atmosphere on his own terms signals a focused, businesslike approach heading into fight night
Saturday, April 11, 2026
