Josh Hocket continues trash talk, compares himself to Derrick Lewis, Ian Garry, and Song Yadong

Josh Hocket has escalated his pre-fight promotion by comparing himself to several UFC fighters while disparaging them. He claimed to be like Derrick Lewis but not as dumb, like Ian Garry but not as soft, and like Song Yadong but with superior attributes. The Australian fighter used crude language in his comparisons as part of his ongoing trash talk campaign. Hocket's unusual promotional tactics have been generating attention ahead of his upcoming fight. His comments appear designed to create controversy and draw eyeballs to his bout with Curtis Blaydes.