UFC Heavyweight Steals Mic, Dances for Ring Girls at Weigh-In

Josh Hokit's antics overshadow intense matchup with Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:19am

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An explosive, neon-colored expressionist painting depicting the chaotic movements and energy of UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit dancing and stealing the microphone from Joe Rogan at the UFC 327 weigh-in, with Hokit's face and the UFC logo dissolving into unrecognizable splatters of color.Hokit's antics at the UFC 327 weigh-in capture the divisive nature of his showmanship, as he seeks to stand out in a crowded heavyweight division.Today in Miami

In a highly unusual move, UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit stole the microphone from commentator Joe Rogan during the UFC 327 ceremonial weigh-ins and proceeded to dance for the ring girls, drawing loud boos from the Miami crowd. Hokit, who has fought just twice in the octagon, is set to take on the more experienced Curtis Blaydes in a high-stakes matchup tomorrow night.

Why it matters

Hokit's outrageous behavior throughout fight week has divided fans, with many finding his antics cringeworthy, but he has undeniably generated significant attention for the otherwise quiet Blaydes fight. Dana White has disapproved of Hokit's actions, but the fighter has continued to make headlines leading up to the event.

The details

At the ceremonial weigh-ins, Hokit first danced for the ring girls after taking the stage, then grabbed the microphone from Joe Rogan and shouted, 'Don't twist my noodle, toy poodle. I'm going to toast him like a toaster strudel.' He was loudly booed by the Miami crowd as he made his way to the scales, where he came in 28 pounds lighter than his opponent Blaydes. The face-off between the two fighters was brief, with the more reserved Blaydes refusing to engage with Hokit's antics.

  • The ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC 327 took place on April 10, 2026, the day before the event.
  • Hokit and Blaydes are scheduled to fight in the main card of UFC 327 on April 11, 2026.

The players

Josh Hokit

A fast-rising UFC heavyweight who has fought just twice in the octagon, but has generated significant attention this fight week with his outrageous antics, including stealing the microphone from Joe Rogan at the ceremonial weigh-ins.

Curtis Blaydes

Hokit's more experienced opponent, a top-five ranked UFC heavyweight, who has remained reserved and refused to engage with Hokit's antics leading up to their fight.

Joe Rogan

The longtime UFC commentator whose microphone was stolen by Hokit during the ceremonial weigh-ins.

Dana White

The UFC president who has disapproved of Hokit's behavior throughout fight week.

Megan Olivi

The UFC reporter who interviewed Hokit backstage after the weigh-ins, where he performed his 'shy Josh' persona.

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What they’re saying

“'Don't twist my noodle, toy poodle. I'm going to toast him like a toaster strudel.'”

— Josh Hokit, UFC Heavyweight

“Hokit's act is cringe-worthy, but he has undeniably garnered attention and made a fight with the otherwise quiet Blaydes arguably the most interesting on the card.”

— Anonymous, Social Media Consensus

What’s next

Hokit and Blaydes will face off in the main card of UFC 327 on April 11, 2026, with Hokit looking to secure a top-five ranking with a win over the more experienced Blaydes.

The takeaway

Josh Hokit's outrageous behavior throughout fight week has divided fans, but it has also generated significant attention for his matchup with Curtis Blaydes, highlighting the fine line between showmanship and cringe in the world of combat sports.