Analysis of Josh Hockit's UFC 327 performance against Curtis Blaydes highlighted both his strengths and tactical concerns moving forward. While Hockit secured the victory, the analyst noted he absorbed too many strikes and that his aggressive, crowd-pleasing style—which fits his established image—could prove disastrous against power punchers like Alex Pereira or Sergei Pavlovich. The piece praised Hockit's increasingly heavy hands that maintained power even into the third round of an exhausting fight, as well as his effective elbow work and strong takedown defense against Blaydes' wrestling attempts, crediting coach Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn for developing his versatility. The analyst observed that Hockit's "deviant behavior" with middle fingers and blood perfectly aligns with Trump and Dana White's preferences, despite contrasting with his coaches' usual approach. Looking ahead to the potential Derrick Lewis fight at the White House, the piece expressed concern that Lewis might approach the bout primarily to collect a paycheck and avoid damage rather than truly competing for victory.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
