Josh Hokit secured a victory over Curtis Blades, but his performance drew mixed reviews. While he demonstrated heavier hands and improved elbow work in the third round, he absorbed too many strikes that could prove costly against elite opponents like Pereira or Pavlovich. The analyst noted that Hokit's deviant behavior and brawling style align perfectly with Trump and Dana White's preferences, especially with Trump sitting ringside. Despite easily defending Blades' takedown attempts and showing striking versatility under coach Winkeljohn, the reckless approach raises concerns about future matchups. A potential fight with Derrick Lewis was discussed, though there are doubts Lewis would enter with a victory-focused mindset rather than simply collecting a paycheck.
