Josh
Hokit was a standout performer at UFC 327. | Getty/UFC
It was a night to remember for Josh
Hokit.
After drawing mixed reviews for his various personas during
UFC
327 fight week, “The Incredible Hok” delivered on Saturday
night, keeping his undefeated record intact with an upset victory
over perennial Top 10 heavyweight Curtis
Blaydes.
Not only was it a signficant step in Hokit’s career, but it also
padded the Jackson-Wink MMA product’s bank account. For a slugfest
that resulted in the most combined significant strikes in
UFC heavyweight history, Hokit and Blaydes received “Fight of
the Night” honors and $100,000 apiece. Additionally, Hokit garnered
a $100,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus for his unanimous
decision trumph — bring his total bonus earnings up to
$200,000.
Belt and a Bonus
Meanwhile, Carlos
Ulberg earned the card’s other $100,000 “Performance of the
Night” award for his stunning knockout of Jiri
Prochazka in the UFC 327 headliner. After appearing to injure
his right knee early in the fight, “Black Jag” improbably knocked
out Prochazka with a left hook and follow-up punches 3:45 into
Round 1 to claim the vacant light heavyweight strap.