Josh Hockit's brawling style raises concerns despite Blaydes victory

Analysis of Josh Hockit's performance against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 highlights both strengths and concerns about his fighting approach. While Hockit successfully created a brawling persona and defeated Blaydes, the piece notes he absorbed far too many strikes and that such reckless attacks would likely result in knockout losses against elite strikers like Alex Pereira or Sergei Pavlovich. Positively, Hockit demonstrated improved power even in the third round of an exhausting fight, showed versatility with effective elbow work, and easily defended all of Blaydes' takedown attempts—indicating high-level defensive wrestling. The analysis credits coach Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn for developing Hockit's striking variety. His aggressive, entertaining style aligns perfectly with Dana White and Donald Trump's preferences, which was evident with Trump attending the event. However, concerns remain about whether this approach is sustainable against top-tier competition.