UFC 327 · 11 Apr 2026 · Full fight

Blaydes vs. Hokit · Full Fight

Josh Hokit def. Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision

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Source: UFC18:26Published 24 May 2026

What happened

The result, the defining moments, and what the verdict means.

Hokit and Blaydes completed their three-round heavyweight contest at UFC 327.

The bout went to the judges rather than ending inside the distance.

Hokit received the decision over Blaydes in the official result.

Fight breakdown

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0:05Round 1

Hokit started explosively, landing hard right hands and badly stunning Blaydes in the opening minute. Blaydes answered with veteran wrestling and timely takedowns, but the round stayed chaotic, with both heavyweights hurt at different points. Hokit's early damage and pace gave him the first major statement, even as Blaydes showed he could survive and force grappling exchanges.

5:24Round 2

Blaydes steadied himself in the second and had more success with uppercuts, right hands and takedown attempts. Hokit kept pressing forward and landing body work, but the pace visibly tested both men. The round became a grind of pocket exchanges and clinch threats, with Blaydes bloodied yet still finding enough counters to keep the fight close.

11:53Round 3

The final round turned into a durability test. Blaydes opened with wrestling pressure, then the fight returned to heavy exchanges as both men chased decisive moments. Hokit's pressure and volume held up late, while Blaydes continued landing single counters. After three frantic rounds and a record-setting heavyweight strike total, Hokit took the unanimous decision.