Josh Hewitt defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision with all three judges scoring it 29-28. The victory keeps Hewitt undefeated at 9-0 and marks his third win in the UFC. For Blaydes, the loss brings his record to 2-3 in his last five fights. The bout was described as an exceptional fight, with observers praising it as the best fight of the evening.
Josh Hewitt remained undefeated on Saturday, April 12, 2026, defeating Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 in what observers called the best fight of the night.
Hewitt improved to 9-0 overall with the victory, his third win under the UFC banner. The unbeaten heavyweight continues to build a case as one of the division's most compelling rising forces.
Blaydes, known as "Razor," entered the contest ranked fourth in the heavyweight division. The 35-year-old American, who trains out of Elevation Fight Team, now carries a 19-6-0 professional record following the defeat. The loss is his third in his last five outings, a difficult stretch for a fighter who remains among the more technically gifted heavyweights in the sport. Standing six-foot-four with an 80-inch reach, Blaydes has long been recognized for his elite wrestling, averaging 5.38 takedowns per 15 minutes throughout his career, paired with a striking accuracy of 50 percent and 3.56 significant strikes landed per minute.
Why it matters
- Hewitt's perfect 9-0 record and third UFC win strengthen his claim to a ranked position in the heavyweight division.
- Blaydes, sitting at No. 4 in the rankings, now faces back pressure from rising contenders after going 2-3 over his last five fights.
- The style matchup drew significant praise, with the narrow 29-28 scorecards on all three judges' cards reflecting how competitive and closely contested the bout was throughout.
