Josh Hokit impressed once again with his athletic abilities in a grueling battle against Curtis Blades at UFC 327, with the analyst ranking him among the top three most physically gifted heavyweights alongside Gane and Aspinall over the past five years. Hokit displayed exceptional speed, agility, and movement in both striking and grappling, while also demonstrating a solid chin. He fought well through fatigue and maintained hand speed throughout the contest. However, the piece notes Hokit fought for the crowd rather than strategically, which may not be sustainable against elite competition. The split decision victory was described as essentially a coin flip, with the analyst arguing it's impossible to accurately count all strikes and assess their impact in real time at normal speed. Despite Hokit's face damage being less visible, Blades landed significant strikes of his own throughout the fight.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
