Analysis: Hokit showed power but defensive flaws against Blaydes

Josh Hokit's performance against Curtis Blaydes drew mixed analysis despite his victory. While he could fight more defensively to avoid taking significant damage, his aggressive image requires him to engage in brawls. His knockout power remained evident even in the third round, and he effectively used elbows while easily defending Blaydes' takedown attempts, demonstrating high-level grappling defense under Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn. However, the analyst warns that such reckless exchanges would likely result in a knockout loss against Alex Pereira or Sergei Pavlovich. Hokit's fighting style aligns well with the preferences of Donald Trump and Dana White. A potential matchup with Derrick Lewis is mentioned, though concerns exist that Lewis may prioritize earning money and avoiding damage over seeking victory.