Curtis Blaydes revealed he and Josh Hokit shared an ambulance to the hospital following their fight. Blaydes described the unusual post-fight scenario where both fighters were loaded onto stretchers and placed in the same ambulance for a 30-minute ride to the nearest hospital. Due to the positioning of the stretchers, Blaydes was unable to turn around to see Hokit, who was behind him, though he could hear his opponent speaking. The story provides insight into the physical toll both heavyweight contenders endured during their battle.
Curtis Blaydes has opened up about one of the more unusual post-fight experiences in recent memory, revealing that he and Josh Hokit shared the same ambulance on the way to the hospital following their heavyweight bout.
Blaydes described a scene where both fighters were loaded onto stretchers and placed inside a single ambulance for a roughly 30-minute ride to the nearest medical facility. Because of how the stretchers were positioned, Blaydes could not turn to face Hokit, who was situated behind him, though he could hear his opponent talking during the journey — a small but telling detail about the condition both men were in after the contest.
Blaydes, 35, is one of the most experienced heavyweights on the roster. The six-foot-four American, who trains out of Elevation Fight Team, carries a record of 19-6 and sits at number four in the divisional rankings. Known for relentless wrestling pressure, he averages an exceptional 5.38 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands 3.56 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy across his career.
Hokit, nicknamed "The Incredible Hok," entered the fight undefeated at 5-0 at just 28 years old, making the matchup a significant step up in competition for the young heavyweight.
Why it matters
- The shared ambulance story underscores the physical punishment exchanged in a heavyweight division known for its brutality
- Blaydes, already ranked fourth, remains a fixture near the top of a crowded heavyweight picture
- Hokit's willingness to compete at this level as an unbeaten prospect signals genuine ambition in the division's deepest tier
