Curtis Blaydes shared photos on social media revealing the condition of his face following his bout against Josh Hockit at UFC 327. The images show visible facial damage sustained during the fight. Blaydes' post was met with praise from fans calling him a warrior. No further details about the extent of specific injuries were provided in the original post, though the visual evidence suggests significant contact during the contest.
Curtis Blaydes took to social media two days after UFC 327 to share photos showing the state of his face following his heavyweight bout against Josh Hockit on April 11, and the images left little doubt about the punishment absorbed during the contest.
Blaydes, known as "Razor," is ranked fourth in the UFC heavyweight division and carries a professional record of 19-6-0. The 35-year-old American trains out of Elevation Fight Team and brings a physically imposing frame to every fight, standing six-foot-four with an 80-inch reach. Despite his reputation as one of the division's premier wrestlers — averaging 5.38 takedowns per 15 minutes — the visible facial damage suggests Hockit made him work on the feet throughout the contest. Blaydes lands 3.56 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy, so he is no stranger to exchanges in the pocket.
The post drew a wave of support from fans, who praised Blaydes for his toughness and willingness to absorb damage in pursuit of the win. No specific injuries were disclosed beyond what the photographs showed.
Why it matters
- At 35 and ranked fourth at heavyweight, Blaydes has little margin for extended layoffs if he is targeting a title shot.
- The visible damage raises questions about recovery time heading into his next scheduled appearance.
- How he performed against Hockit will shape his positioning in a crowded and physically brutal heavyweight division.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
