Hokit Outworks Blaydes in Bloody Three-Round Brawl at UFC 327

Josh Hokit won a brutal three-round fight against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327. The fight was a nonstop war of punches and clinch work that left both men battered and bloody.

Fight recap

The bout was a nonstop, physical fight from the opening bell. Hokit pressed forward with heavy, swinging shots while Blaydes mixed in takedown attempts and heavy punches of his own. Both men had moments where the other looked hurt, and Blaydes bled for much of the fight.

Hokit kept coming forward with pressure and combinations. Blaydes responded with uppercuts, knees in the clinch, and late flurries. The two traded elbows and knees in close, and neither fighter could finish the other despite several big exchanges.

Round-by-round highlights

Round One: Hokit started fast and landed big strikes that buckled Blaydes’ legs. The action was wild and slightly sloppy, with both men taking big shots. Blaydes secured a takedown at one point, and Hokit lost his mouthpiece late in the round but survived to answer the bell.

Round Two: The middle frame stayed intense. Hokit continued to press and landed power punches that wobbled Blaydes. They spent time in the clinch trading knees and uppercuts. Both fighters showed signs of fatigue but neither backed down.

Round Three: The final round saw continued pressure from both sides. Blaydes landed hard rights and jabs, while Hokit closed distance and used elbows and knees. In the end both men traded until the final horn, and the fight went to the judges.

Decision and aftermath

After three rounds of heavy action, the judges awarded Josh Hokit a unanimous decision. The scorecards read 29-28 across the board in favor of Hokit. The win came after a wild, back-and-forth fight where Hokit’s constant aggression was the deciding factor.

Both fighters left everything in the cage. Blaydes’ face was marked by blood and swelling, but he fought through and answered Hokit’s pressure. Hokit’s performance showed durability and forward movement, earning him the victory on the scorecards.