"Blaydes and Hokit combined to land 351 significant strikes, the most ever for a three-round UFC heavyweight fight, setting a record for combined attempts at 595."
"Blaydes expressed admiration for Hokit, stating, 'Emptied the clip, threw the gun. That SOB is tougher to kill than he looks.'"
"The bout took its toll on Blaydes, who was hospitalized with a fractured orbital and a broken nose after the intense fight."
Curtis Blaydes faced Josh Hokit at UFC 327, losing by unanimous decision in a highly competitive match. Blaydes initially struggled but rallied in Round 1. Hokit gained control in the final rounds, leading to his victory. The fight set records for the most significant strikes landed and attempted in a three-round heavyweight bout. Blaydes suffered injuries, including a fractured orbital and broken nose, and acknowledged Hokit's toughness in a social media tribute.
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