Curtis Blaydes, a 35-year-old heavyweight fighter, has been speaking out about his recent UFC 327 bout against Josh Hokit. The intense fight, which has been described as one of the greatest heavyweight bouts in UFC history, left both fighters battered and bruised.<\/p>\n
Blaydes, who was expecting to have his hand raised in victory, was left stunned when the judges\u2019 scorecards were announced. Despite throwing 174 strikes, Blaydes lost the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 in favor of Hokit.<\/p>\n
The fight was a testament to the skill and endurance of both fighters, with a total of 351 strikes landed throughout the three rounds. Blaydes and Hokit both required hospital visits after the bout, a clear indication of the intensity of the fight.<\/p>\n
In an exclusive interview, Blaydes expressed his thoughts on the fight, stating that he was in shock when the judges\u2019 scorecards were announced. \u201cI was like, \u2018Dang, I thought I did enough,'\u201d Blaydes said. \u201cI was expecting Herb to pick my hand up.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blaydes also discussed his physical condition after the fight, revealing that he was on pain medication for several days due to his orbital fracture and broken nose. However, he stated that he was feeling good and was eager to return to the Octagon.<\/p>\n
When asked about the possibility of a rematch, Blaydes was adamant that he wanted another chance to face Hokit. \u201cYes, I want a rematch,\u201d Blaydes said. \u201cEspecially the way I feel. I feel like I won rounds one and three, and I know what I need to do in order to solidify those rounds and make it like there\u2019s no way the judges can pick against me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blaydes also expressed his admiration for Hokit\u2019s skills as a fighter, stating that he was a formidable opponent who pushed him to his limits. \u201cHe\u2019s a great fighter, and I have a lot of respect for him,\u201d Blaydes said.<\/p>\n
When asked about his plans for the future, Blaydes stated that he was eager to return to the Octagon and continue his career as a heavyweight fighter. He also expressed his admiration for Tom Aspinall, who he believes is the true UFC heavyweight champion.<\/p>\n
Blaydes\u2019 comments on Hokit\u2019s abilities as a fighter and his plans for the future provide insight into the mind of a seasoned athlete who is determined to succeed in the world of mixed martial arts.<\/p>\n
Q: What was the score of the UFC 327 fight between Curtis Blaydes and Josh Hokit?<\/strong><\/p>\n A: The fight ended in a unanimous decision loss for Blaydes, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 in favor of Hokit.<\/p>\n Q: How many strikes were landed in the UFC 327 fight?<\/strong><\/p>\n A: A total of 351 strikes were landed throughout the three rounds, with 177 strikes landed by Hokit and 174 strikes landed by Blaydes.<\/p>\n Q: What was the condition of Curtis Blaydes after the fight?<\/strong><\/p>\n A: Blaydes required hospital visits after the fight due to his orbital fracture and broken nose, but he stated that he was feeling good and was eager to return to the Octagon.<\/p>\n Q: Does Curtis Blaydes want a rematch against Josh Hokit?<\/strong><\/p>\n A: Yes, Blaydes wants a rematch against Hokit, stating that he feels like he won rounds one and three and is eager to prove himself in a rematch.<\/p>\n Q: Who does Curtis Blaydes believe is the true UFC heavyweight champion?<\/strong><\/p>\n A: Blaydes believes that Tom Aspinall is the true UFC heavyweight champion, stating that he has a lot of respect for Aspinall\u2019s skills as a fighter.<\/p>\n Blaydes\u2019 comments on the fight and his plans for the future provide insight into the mind of a seasoned athlete who is determined to succeed in the world of mixed martial arts.<\/p>\n With his sights set on a rematch against Hokit and his admiration for Aspinall\u2019s skills as a fighter, Curtis Blaydes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of UFC.<\/p>\n Stay tuned for more updates on Curtis Blaydes and the world of UFC.<\/p>\n References:<\/p>\n Curtis Blaydes\u2019 interview with Babcock<\/p>\n Getty Officially<\/p>\n TMZ Sports<\/p>\n UFC<\/p>\n Exclusive<\/p>\n UFC 327<\/p>\n Curtis Blaydes<\/p>\n Josh Hokit<\/p>\n Tom Aspinall<\/p>\n Jon Jones<\/p>\n Michael Bisping<\/p>\n Ronda Rousey<\/p>\n President Trump<\/p>\n Mike Perry<\/p>\n Nate Diaz<\/p>\n UFC Heavyweight Championship<\/\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Curtis Blaydes, a 35-year-old heavyweight fighter, has been speaking out about his recent UFC 327 bout against Josh Hokit. The intense fight, which has been described as one of the greatest heavyweight bouts in UFC history, left both fighters battered and bruised. The Aftermath of UFC 327 Blaydes,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3496,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9333","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9333","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9333"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9333\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3496"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9333"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9333"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}