Analysis: Hokit needs tactical refinement despite Blaydes victory

An analyst assessed Josh Hokit's performance against Curtis Blaydes, noting he could fight more defensively but his aggressive image requires him to maintain that style. While Hokit secured the victory, the analyst warned that such reckless approaches would lead to knockout losses against fighters like Alex Pereira or Sergei Pavlovich. Despite absorbing significant damage, Hokit showed improved power throughout the fight, maintaining heavy hands even in the third round and effectively using elbows. His takedown defense against Blaydes' wrestling attempts was praised as indicative of high-level skills. The analyst noted Hokit's brawling style perfectly suits the Trump-Dana White era of UFC promotion. Regarding a potential matchup with Derrick Lewis, the analyst expressed concern that Lewis might prioritize collecting a paycheck over pursuing victory, though cautioned against completely discounting him given Hokit's wild fighting approach.