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Did Curtis Blaydes âsaveâ heavyweight division? âRazorâ reacts to Josh Hokit bloodbath at UFC 327
TL;DR
Curtis Blaydes faced Josh Hokit in a thrilling fight at UFC 327 on April 11, 2026, showcasing the heavyweight division's potential despite recent struggles. Blaydes, known as 'Razor', put up a strong performance but ultimately lost the match.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 11: (R-L) Josh Hokit punches Curtis Blaydes in a heavyweight fight during the UFC 327 event at Kaseya Center on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)
Seems like every time we talk about the UFC heavyweight division itâs nothing but bad news.
Dana White wants nothing to do with Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall is half blind, and Chris Barnett canât seem to keep his pants on.
But UFC 327 gave us a glimpse of a brighter future, thanks to the âFight of the Nightâ bloodbath between undefeated heavyweight phenom Josh Hokit and longtime contender Curtis Blaydes. âRazorâ threw everything but the kitchen sink at âThe Incredible Hokâ last weekend in Miami but was unable to secure the victory.
âEmptied the clip, threw the gun,â Blaydes wrote on Instagram. âThat SoB is tougher to kill than he looks.â
âRight back at you,â Hokit replied.
âDid we save heavyweight chat?â Blaydes asked.
Blaydes suffered a busted nose and fractured orbital bone during his war with Hokit.
Not only did their knock-down, drag-out war inject new life into the heavyweight division, it scored Hokit a spot on the upcoming UFC White House fight card opposite 265-pound record holder Derrick Lewis. Thatâs the same card that features Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.
The heavyweight rankings could look entirely different by the end of the year ⊠and thatâs a good thing.
Q&A
What happened in the Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit fight at UFC 327?
Curtis Blaydes fought Josh Hokit at UFC 327, delivering an intense performance but ultimately losing the match.
How did UFC 327 impact the heavyweight division?
UFC 327 provided a glimpse of hope for the heavyweight division, highlighting the exciting potential of fighters like Josh Hokit despite ongoing issues in the category.
What are the recent challenges facing the UFC heavyweight division?
The heavyweight division has faced several challenges, including fighter releases, injuries, and controversies surrounding prominent fighters like Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall.