An analyst declared himself a new fan of Josh Hokit following his performance against Curtis Blaydes, which earned Fight of the Night honors. The post suggests Hokit has the potential to revitalize the heavyweight division and recommends keeping him away from title fights for a few more years so he can continue fighting top-15 opponents. The enthusiastic commentary highlights Hokit's ability to create an exciting bout with Blaydes, who is not typically known for fan-friendly fights. The post also includes betting odds for the remaining fights on the card: Costa-Murzakanov and Procházka-Ulberg, with odds provided by partner BC Game.
A post-fight analyst came away thoroughly impressed by Josh Hokit following his Fight of the Night performance against Curtis Blaydes, declaring himself a newly converted fan after what he described as a thrilling heavyweight contest.
Hokit, nicknamed "The Incredible Hok," is now a perfect 5-0 and just 28 years old. The unbeaten heavyweight put on a show significant enough to earn one of the evening's bonus awards, a result that drew enthusiastic praise from at least one prominent voice in the MMA analysis community. Statistical data for Hokit in the AgentMMA database is limited given his early career stage, which makes the performance all the more noteworthy for those watching the division's next generation.
Standing across from him was Curtis "Razor" Blaydes, the 35-year-old American ranked fourth in the heavyweight division. Blaydes, who trains out of Elevation Fight Team, carries a 19-6-0 professional record and brings elite grappling to every fight, averaging 5.38 takedowns per 15 minutes. He lands 3.56 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy, and fights out of an orthodox stance at six-foot-four with an 80-inch reach. Notably, Blaydes has zero submission attempts per 15 minutes on record, making his game a straightforward but effective blend of physicality and wrestling. The analyst specifically highlighted that drawing an exciting performance out of Blaydes — not historically associated with fan-friendly bouts — speaks well of what Hokit brought to the fight.
Why it matters
- Hokit's 5-0 record and Fight of the Night bonus put him firmly on the heavyweight radar
- The analyst recommends keeping Hokit away from title contention for now, steering him toward top-15 opposition to continue his development
- A win over the fourth-ranked Blaydes is a significant résumé addition regardless of divisional timing
- The heavyweight division, often criticized for lacking depth and excitement, could benefit from a rising prospect capable of producing this level of entertainment
