Curtis Blaydes and Josh Haukiti faced off at the UFC 327 ceremonial weigh-ins with contrasting approaches. Blaydes showed complete indifference to Haukiti's attempts at mind games and antics during the staredown. Earlier at media day, Blaydes stated he would not participate in promotional theatrics or help his opponent gain attention. The heavyweight remained true to his word and maintained a composed demeanor throughout the face-off. Their fight is scheduled for the UFC 327 card in Miami.
Curtis Blaydes lived up to his pre-fight promise at the UFC 327 ceremonial weigh-ins on Friday, holding his composure as opponent Josh Haukiti attempted to get inside his head during their staredown ahead of their heavyweight bout in Miami.
Blaydes, who had made clear at media day that he had no intention of playing along with promotional theatrics or helping a lesser-known opponent generate attention, delivered exactly that. While Haukiti worked to manufacture a moment with antics during the face-off, Razor met it all with complete indifference.
The 35-year-old American stands as one of the most seasoned heavyweights on the UFC roster, carrying a 19-6-0 record and entering the fight ranked fourth in the division. Competing out of Elevation Fight Team, the six-foot-four orthodox striker with an 80-inch reach has built his reputation largely through relentless wrestling, averaging 5.38 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career. He supplements that grappling base with a steady striking output of 3.56 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- A win keeps Blaydes firmly in the heavyweight title conversation as a top-five contender
- His controlled demeanor suggests a fight-week focus that matches his methodical in-cage style
- Haukiti's mind-game approach may indicate a preference for a stand-up exchange rather than being taken down
Saturday, April 11, 2026
