Tai Tuivasa defeated Curtis Blaydes in a violent stand-up war, but his willingness to absorb heavy shots raises serious concerns. While Hokit landed increasingly heavy punches throughout the fight and showed improved striking variety including effective elbow work, his reckless style could lead to knockout losses against harder hitters like Alex Pereira or Sergei Pavlovich. The fight showcased Hokit's improved takedown defense and striking power under coach Mike Winkeljohn, but his deviant behavior and middle-finger antics perfectly suit the Trump-Dana White era of UFC. A potential matchup with Derrick Lewis looms, though concerns exist that Lewis may prioritize a paycheck over going for the win.
