“The Incredible Hok” is about to find out where he really stands.
Undefeated Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight prospect Josh Hokit (8-0) will take a massive step up in competition when he faces No. 4-ranked contender and former title challenger Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 on Sat., April 11, 2026, inside Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The promotion announced the matchup earlier today.
After a playful Chael Sonnen-inspired promo in his debut, Hokit pushed things a bit too far in his second post-fight interview, drawing public criticism from UFC CEO Dana White.
Now, the 27-year-old powerhouse gets a legitimate litmus test. A win over Blaydes would likely catapult Hokit straight into the Heavyweight Top 5 and instantly validate the hype.
Blaydes (19-5), meanwhile, isn’t in the business of being anyone’s stepping stone. “Razor” is coming off a split-decision win over then-unranked Rizvan Kuniev, meaning this will be his second unranked matchup in a row. He has alternated wins and losses over his last four fights, which include a failed title bid against Tom Aspinall, who knocked him out in one minute (watch highlights).
Still, Blaydes remains one of the division’s most dangerous wrestlers — and notably scored a stoppage win over Jailton Almeida the last time he competed in Miami.
Here is what UFC 327 looks like so far:
- Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira
- Dominick Reyes vs. Johnny Walker
- Loopy Godinez vs. Tatiana Suarez
- Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit
- Paulo Costa vs. Azamat Murzakanov
- Randy Brown vs. Kevin Holland
- Nate Landwehr vs. Cub Swanson
- Kyle Daukaus vs. Vicente Luque
