Contender series by Dana White alumnus Josh Hokit earned one of the early contenders for ‘Knockout of the Year’ when he finished Denzel Freeman with one second left in Round 1 at UFC 324. Hokit moved to 8-0 with consecutive knockouts to start his promotional run.
At a time when the UFC’s heavyweight division remains in a holding pattern, Hokit could be a key component in the division bouncing back as one of Mixed Martial Arts’ most exciting groupings. His brash nature on the mic, combined with his progressive fighting style, makes him a potential UFC heavyweight star for years to come.
While undisputed UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall still has no set timeline for a return to the cage, Ciryl Gane and other contenders are calling for title shots. The lack of activity in the heavyweight division means Hokit could potentially earn a title shot with a few more wins.
Looking to stay active, Hokit will face a huge step up in competition on one of the biggest cards of the year.
Josh Hokit posted against Top 5 heavyweight in crucial UFC 327 showdown
The UFC announced Tuesday that Hokit (8-0) will face No. 5 Curtis Blaydes in a heavyweight bout at UFC 327 in Miami. Blaydes returns to the cage after a split-decision victory over Rizvan Kuniev at UFC Baku last June.
Blaydes will look to put an end to Hokit’s meteoric rise up the heavyweight rankings as he looks to get back into the heavyweight title mix. He has recent victories over Jailton Almeida, Chris Daukaus and Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the Octagon.
Hokit vs. Blaydes was far from the only intriguing showdown booked for the upcoming UFC 327 card. The co-main event pits UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van against Tatsuro Taira, with the event’s headliner remaining unannounced.
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