Dustin Poirier: Josh Hokit became ‘a star’ at UFC 327, makes Conor McGregor comparison

At UFC 327 on April 11, 2026, in Miami, Florida, Josh Hokit defeated perennial heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes by decision in just his third UFC fight, earning both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses worth $200,000. Former fighter Dustin Poirier praised Hokit's breakout performance, comparing him to Conor McGregor. The event also saw Carlos Ulberg knock out Jiri Prochazka to claim the vacant light heavyweight title, Paulo Costa upset Azamat Murzakanov, and Cub Swanson win his final fight.