Josh Hokit delivered an extremely unusual and graphic speech at the UFC 327 media day. He threatened Curtis Blaydes with a disturbing series of violent statements involving multiple ranked fighters, saying he would "cut off Blaydes' head and attach it to Alex Pereira's body," then sew the number 3 ranked fighter to the number 2's backside, and the number 2's head to number 1's backside to create a "human centipede" that he would walk on a leash in his yard. The bizarre comments drew reactions comparing him to Gene Silva and questioning what substances he may have taken. The rant appeared to be an attempt at psychological warfare ahead of his upcoming fight.
Josh Hokit made headlines for all the wrong reasons at the UFC 327 media day on Tuesday, delivering one of the most unusual and disturbing pre-fight speeches in recent memory ahead of his bout this Saturday night.
The undefeated Hokit, known as "The Incredible Hok," directed a graphic and bizarre verbal onslaught at Curtis Blaydes that quickly spread across social media. Hokit threatened to decapitate Blaydes and attach his head to Alex Pereira's body, then described a chain of increasingly grotesque imagery — stitching ranked fighters together in a sequence modeled after a horror film concept — before declaring he would walk the resulting creation on a leash in his yard. The comments drew immediate reactions from observers, with some comparing him to Gene Silva and others openly questioning his state of mind at the podium.
Hokit carries a perfect 5-0-0 record into UFC 327 at just 28 years old, making Saturday a significant step up in visibility if not confirmed opponent status for the young fighter.
Blaydes, the man at the center of Hokit's tirade, is a seasoned heavyweight contender ranked fourth in his division. "Razor" holds a 19-6-0 record at age 35 and fights out of Elevation Fight Team. Standing six-foot-four with an 80-inch reach, Blaydes is one of the most prolific takedown artists in the UFC, averaging 5.38 takedowns per 15 minutes over his career.
Pereira, meanwhile, holds the light heavyweight championship with a 13-4-0 record. The Brazilian known as "Poatan" is 38 years old, stands six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach, and lands significant strikes at a rate of 5.16 per minute with a striking accuracy of 62 percent — numbers that reflect his reputation as one of the most dangerous stand-up fighters in the sport.
Why it matters
- Hokit's outburst is a clear attempt at psychological warfare ahead of UFC 327 on April 11
- The speech draws unusual attention to a fighter still establishing himself at the UFC level
- Dragging a champion like Pereira into the rant elevates Hokit's name recognition regardless of intent
Saturday, April 11, 2026
