Curtis Blaydes Says Judges Got UFC 327 Fight Wrong: 'I Was Expecting Herb to Pick My Hand Up'
UFC fighter Curtis Blaydes says he should have won his bloody fight against Josh Hokit at UFC 327, even though the judges gave Hokit the victory. The brutal heavyweight bout sent both fighters to the hospital and is being called one of the greatest heavyweight fights ever.
Curtis Blaydes is convinced the judges made a mistake at UFC 327. Despite losing a decision to Josh Hokit, Blaydes believes he won the fight that's already being hailed as one of the best heavyweight bouts in UFC history.
"I was expecting Herb to pick my hand up," Blaydes said, referring to referee Herb Dean announcing the winner. The fight was so violent that both men ended up in the hospital afterward.
Blaydes broke down why he thinks he won, noting that Hokit only hit him in the face during the fight. "He didn't hit me anywhere else besides the face, so my legs are good, my arms are good, everything else is good," Blaydes explained. He believes Hokit broke his nose with an early punch in the first round, which caused most of the blood.
The loss stings for Blaydes, who had been building momentum in the heavyweight division. "I hate to be that guy, but I think I won," he said. Fight fans and experts are debating the decision online, with many agreeing the fight was close enough to go either way.
Controversial judging decisions in major UFC fights affect fighter pay, rankings, and future title shots worth millions of dollars. When fans disagree with judges, it raises questions about how fights are scored in a sport where one decision can change a career.
Blaydes will likely appeal for a rematch while both fighters recover from their injuries and plan their next moves in the heavyweight division.
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