Curtis Blaydes posted on social media showing the condition of his face following his bout against Josh Hockit at UFC 327. The heavyweight contender displayed visible damage from the fight, which took place in Miami. Blaydes suffered a knockout loss to Hockit in what was an upset result. The post generated reactions from fans praising his warrior spirit despite the defeat.
Curtis Blaydes took to social media in the days following UFC 327 to show fans the facial damage he sustained during his knockout loss to Josh Hockit at the event held in Miami on April 11, 2026. The post drew widespread reactions from fans who praised the heavyweight contender for his toughness despite the defeat.
Blaydes, known as "Razor," entered the bout ranked fourth in the UFC heavyweight division with a professional record of 19-6-0. The 35-year-old American, who trains out of Elevation Fight Team, is one of the more accomplished grapplers in the division, averaging 5.38 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career. Standing six-foot-four with an 80-inch reach, he has long been considered a legitimate title threat at heavyweight. The loss to Hockit, however, represents a significant setback on that path.
The result was considered an upset, and the visible injuries Blaydes shared publicly underscored the punishment he absorbed during the fight.
Why it matters
- Blaydes drops from fourth in the heavyweight rankings following the upset loss, and his path back to title contention becomes considerably steeper.
- The knockout defeat raises questions about how the division's gatekeepers will reshuffle around a fighter of Blaydes' caliber losing at this stage.
- Hockit's win over a top-five heavyweight will push him firmly into divisional contention, reshaping the competitive landscape at 265 pounds.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
