Josh Hockett continued his trash-talking campaign by targeting three additional UFC fighters. Hockett claimed he is like Derrick Lewis but smarter, like Ian Garry but tougher, and compared himself favorably to Song Yadong with a crude anatomical joke. He concluded by calling himself "The Incredible Hawk" and stating he represents everything these fighters are not. The comments appear to be part of Hockett's broader promotional strategy leading up to his fight.
Josh Hockett has turned up the volume on his pre-fight promotional campaign, taking aim at three UFC fighters in a fresh round of trash talk that includes Derrick Lewis, Ian Garry, and Song Yadong.
Hockett positioned himself as a sharper version of Lewis, a tougher version of Garry, and capped the tirade with a crude anatomical jab at Song Yadong. He closed by dubbing himself "The Incredible Hawk" and declaring he embodies everything the three fighters are not.
Derrick Lewis, ranked eighth in the heavyweight division, is one of the sport's most recognizable names. The 41-year-old American out of Main Street Boxing and Muay Thai carries a 29-14 record and stands six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach. Lewis lands 2.46 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, a sturdy benchmark Hockett is apparently claiming to surpass with added intelligence.
Song Yadong brings a different profile to the conversation. The 28-year-old bantamweight sits sixth in his division with a 22-9-1 record. Known as the Kung Fu Kid, Song is one of the busier strikers in the 135-pound weight class, averaging 4.42 significant strikes per minute, though his accuracy sits at 43 percent.
Why it matters
- Hockett is using name recognition to generate attention ahead of his upcoming fight, attaching himself to established divisional presences.
- Calling out Lewis at heavyweight and Song at bantamweight signals Hockett is less concerned with divisional logic and more focused on visibility.
- The style comparisons invite scrutiny once Hockett actually competes, raising the stakes on his own performance.
