Josh Hokit's brawling style raises questions despite Curtis Blaydes victory

Despite defeating Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327, Josh Hokit's reckless fighting style has raised concerns about his prospects against elite heavyweights. While Hokit demonstrated improved punching power that remained consistent even in the exhausting third round, and showed strong takedown defense against Blaydes' wrestling attempts, he absorbed too many strikes with his aggressive approach. The analyst notes that Hokit's coaches Jackson and Winkeljohn likely prefer a more measured style, but his wild persona fits perfectly with Trump and Dana White's entertainment preferences. The piece suggests that against fighters like Alex Pereira or Sergei Pavlovich, such reckless attacks could lead to a devastating knockout loss. For his upcoming bout against Derrick Lewis at the White House event, the analyst believes Hokit's brawling style won't change given the high-profile setting, though concerns exist that Lewis may prioritize money and avoiding damage over actually winning.