Unbeaten Hokit Edges Blaydes in UFC 327 War

At UFC 327 in Miami, undefeated heavyweight Josh Hokit earned a unanimous decision victory over top-10 ranked veteran Curtis Blaydes. The grueling three-round contest left both men requiring a hospital visit and is now in contention for a performance bonus.

Event Details

• Event: UFC 327
• Date: April 11, 2026
• Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida
• Bout: Heavyweight

The Result

The scheduled bout went the full three-round distance. After a closely contested fight, the judges' scorecards all favored the rising contender.

The judges' scorecards resulted in a unanimous decision victory for Josh Hokit.

Fighter Backgrounds

• Josh Hokit entered the contest with an unblemished professional record, looking to make a statement against established competition.
• Curtis Blaydes provided that elite test, coming in as a veteran fixture within the top 10 of the UFC heavyweight division.

Post-Fight Developments

The physical toll of the fight was immediately apparent. Following the conclusion of the fight, both Josh Hokit and Curtis Blaydes were transported to a local hospital for evaluation. The specific nature of their injuries has not been disclosed.

Due to its competitive and intense nature, the bout has been submitted for the event's "Fight of the Night" award, which carries a $100,000 bonus.

Records Update

With this win, Josh Hokit successfully maintains his undefeated record. The defeat marks a setback for Curtis Blaydes, adding a loss to his professional ledger.