Josh Hokit analysis: high-risk style effective but dangerous for future title fights

A detailed breakdown examines Josh Hokit's performance and fighting style following his victory over Curtis Blaydes. The analyst acknowledges Hokit could fight more defensively to avoid absorbing so many strikes, but notes his brawling image and middle-finger gestures commit him to this approach. While this style worked against Blaydes, the piece warns that such aggressive charges would likely result in knockout losses against power punchers like Alex Pereira or Sergei Pavlovich. The analysis praises Hokit's increasingly heavy hands even in the exhausting third round, his effective elbow work, and his high-level takedown defense against Blaydes' wrestling attempts. Credit is given to coaches Jackson and Winkeljohn for developing Hokit's striking variety. The author notes how Hokit's behavior perfectly aligns with Trump and Dana White's preferences. While not counting out Derrick Lewis as an opponent, the analyst suggests Lewis may enter their potential fight focused on collecting a paycheck rather than winning.