Curtis Blaydes revealed he and Josh Hokit were transported together in the same ambulance to the hospital after their fight. The ride took approximately 30 minutes to reach the nearest hospital. Both fighters were loaded into the ambulance on stretchers, with Hokit positioned behind Blaydes. Due to the positioning of the stretchers, Blaydes could not turn around to see Hokit but could hear him speaking during the journey.
Curtis Blaydes has revealed an unusual postgame detail from his bout with Josh Hokit: the two fighters were loaded into the same ambulance and transported together to the nearest hospital, a journey that lasted roughly 30 minutes.
Blaydes, known as "Razor," is a 35-year-old heavyweight from the United States competing out of Elevation Fight Team. Ranked fourth in the heavyweight division, he carries a professional record of 19-6-0 and is one of the most physically imposing wrestlers in the weight class, standing six-foot-four with an 80-inch reach. He averages 5.38 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands 3.56 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy, numbers that reflect a well-rounded and relentless style.
Hokit, nicknamed "The Incredible Hok," is a 28-year-old who entered the fight with a perfect 5-0-0 professional record. The unbeaten heavyweight represents the kind of undefeated prospect that draws attention in a division always hungry for emerging talent.
According to Blaydes, both men were placed on stretchers for the ride, with Hokit loaded in behind him. The positioning meant Blaydes had no line of sight to his opponent, but he could hear Hokit talking during the trip, a detail that apparently offered some reassurance about his condition.
Why it matters
- The shared ambulance ride adds a human element to the professional rivalry between the two fighters, underscoring the physical toll of heavyweight competition.
- Blaydes remains a significant player in the heavyweight rankings at number four, meaning his health and recovery carry divisional implications.
- Hokit's unbeaten record and the circumstances of his exit will draw scrutiny as his UFC trajectory takes shape.
