Josh Hockit has expanded his pre-fight trash talk campaign to include Ian Garry, Derrick Lewis, and Song Yadong. Hockit made provocative comparisons, claiming he is like Derrick Lewis but not as dumb, like Ian Garry but not as soft, and like Song Yadong but with superior physical attributes. This continues Hockit's unusual promotional approach ahead of his upcoming fight. The post is part of Hockit's broader pattern of targeting multiple fighters with inflammatory statements. Details about the context and motivation behind these specific callouts are limited in the original post.
Josh Hockit is making noise well before his next fight, expanding a growing list of callouts to include heavyweight veteran Derrick Lewis, welterweight contender Ian Garry, and bantamweight ranked fighter Song Yadong in a series of pointed, provocative comparisons posted on social media.
Hockit's remarks framed each target as a version of himself — but lesser. He claimed to carry the power and presence of Lewis without the baggage, the style of Garry without the softness, and the physical tools of Song Yadong but with superior attributes across the board. The statements are light on specifics but heavy on intent, fitting a pattern of inflammatory outreach Hockit has been building ahead of his upcoming bout.
Derrick Lewis, 41, is a ranked heavyweight sitting at number eight in the division with a 29-14-0 record. The American, known as The Black Beast, is one of the most recognizable knockout artists in UFC history, standing six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach and landing 2.46 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy.
Song Yadong, nicknamed the Kung Fu Kid, holds a 22-9-1 record and sits sixth in the bantamweight rankings at just 28 years old. The Chinese fighter is notably active on the feet, landing 4.42 significant strikes per minute, giving him one of the higher output rates in his division.
Why it matters
- Hockit is generating attention by targeting fighters across multiple weight classes simultaneously
- Invoking Lewis and Song Yadong draws comparisons to two very different fighting styles — raw power versus high-volume striking
- The callouts keep Hockit relevant in fight week conversation without requiring an official opponent announcement
- Whether any of the named fighters respond could shape the next chapter of Hockit's promotional strategy
