Josh Hockett continued his pattern of calling out multiple UFC fighters with insulting comparisons. He claimed to be like Derrick Lewis but smarter, like Ian Garry but tougher, and made a crude anatomical comparison involving Song Yadong. Hockett referred to himself as "The Incredible Hawk" while disparaging the three fighters. This represents part of his broader promotional campaign involving confrontational behavior toward various UFC athletes. The post shows Hockett expanding his targets beyond his immediate opponent Curtis Blaydes.
Josh Hockett, who calls himself "The Incredible Hawk," has taken aim at three UFC fighters simultaneously, directing a series of insulting comparisons at Derrick Lewis, Ian Garry, and Song Yadong as part of his ongoing promotional campaign ahead of his fight with Curtis Blaydes.
Hockett cast himself as a smarter version of Heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis and a tougher version of welterweight Ian Garry, while also making a crude anatomical dig at Song Yadong. The remarks represent an escalation in Hockett's pattern of confrontational callouts, broadening his targets well beyond his scheduled opponent Blaydes.
Lewis, nicknamed "The Black Beast," is a 41-year-old American heavyweight ranked eighth in the division. He carries a professional record of 29-14-0 and stands six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach, making him one of the most physically imposing figures in the sport. He averages 2.46 significant strikes per minute and connects at a 49 percent striking accuracy rate.
Song Yadong, known as "Kung Fu Kid," is a 28-year-old bantamweight ranked sixth in his division with a record of 22-9-1. He is notably more active on the feet, averaging 4.42 significant strikes per minute, and stands five-foot-eight with a 67-inch reach.
Why it matters
- Hockett is deliberately widening his promotional footprint by targeting fighters outside his own weight class and immediate match-up.
- Invoking Lewis and Song Yadong by name raises his profile across multiple divisions simultaneously.
- The callouts reinforce an attention-driven strategy that could shape how the UFC and fans perceive Hockett heading into the Blaydes bout.
