UFC heavyweight newcomer Josh Hokit has made a remarkable entry into the top 5 of the division’s rankings following his impressive win against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327.
Last weekend, Josh Hokit truly announced his arrival on the big stage. Under the bright lights in Miami, he engaged in a fierce exchange of blows with one of the UFC’s top heavyweights, Curtis Blaydes. Despite facing considerable challenges, Hokit secured a significant victory by decision, immediately establishing himself as a genuine contender.
While there are still other prominent names in the heavyweight division, Hokit is set to face another formidable opponent at UFC Freedom 250 when he competes against Derrick Lewis, renowned as one of the most dangerous knockout artists in mixed martial arts history.
According to the official UFC.com rankings, Hokit’s recent triumph has earned him a well-deserved spot in the heavyweight rankings.
Josh Hokit Enters Top 5 of UFC Heavyweight Rankings
| Rank | Fighter |
|---|---|
| C | Tom Aspinall |
| 1 | Ciryl Gane |
| 2 | Alexander Volkov |
| 3 | Sergei Pavlovich |
| 4 | Waldo Cortes Acosta |
| 5 | Josh Hokit (NR) |
| 6 | Serghei Spivac |
| 6 | Curtis Blaydes (-1) |
| 8 | Rizvan Kuniev (-1) |
| 9 | Derrick Lewis (-1) |
| 10 | Ante Delija (-1) |
| 11 | Tyrell Fortune (-1) |
| 12 | Marcin Tybura (-1) |
| 13 | Tallison Teixeira (-1) |
| 14 | Mick Parkin |
| 15 | Shamil Gaziev (-2) |
At the young age of 28, Hokit is exceptionally young for the heavyweight division. One could argue that he possesses a level of speed rarely seen in other heavyweights in recent history, including the current champion, Tom Aspinall.
While his public persona may not appeal to everyone, a significant victory on a major card could propel him to superstardom. Although there are no guarantees when facing powerful strikers, his unfolding story promises to be exciting.
For Blaydes, it’s a matter of returning to the drawing board and identifying areas for improvement within the constantly evolving heavyweight landscape.