Josh Hawkit's performance against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 earned enthusiastic fan reaction. The analyst declared themselves a new Hawkit fan, crediting him with making the heavyweight division exciting again. Not only did Hawkit manage to create an engaging fight with Blaydes, but their bout was considered the best fight of the evening. The post suggests Hawkit should continue fighting ranked opponents outside the top five for a couple more years rather than rushing into a title shot. The heavyweight bout delivered over 350 significant strikes combined.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
