Josh Hawkett praised for making heavyweight division exciting again

An enthusiast declared themselves a new fan of Josh Hawkett following his performance against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327. The analyst praised Hawkett for not only making the Blaydes fight exciting but also delivering what they called the best fight of the evening. The commentary suggests Hawkett should continue fighting ranked opponents in the top 15 for a couple more years rather than rushing to a title shot. The assessment indicates Hawkett is bringing much-needed excitement to the heavyweight division. His fighting style is being credited with revitalizing interest in the weight class.