Josh Haquit continued his provocative promotional campaign by targeting Ian Garry, Derrick Lewis, and Song Yadong with personal insults. Haquit compared himself favorably to all three fighters, claiming to be like Lewis but not stupid, like Garry but not soft, and like Song but with significantly larger genitals. He concluded by declaring himself "The Incredible Hawk" and everything they are not. The crude comments are part of Haquit's broader pattern of bizarre and aggressive pre-fight behavior that has drawn widespread attention.
Josh Haquit has launched another round of crude verbal attacks, this time directing personal insults at welterweight contender Ian Garry, heavyweight veteran Derrick Lewis, and bantamweight ranked fighter Song Yadong in what is becoming a signature pattern of outrageous self-promotion.
In his latest salvo, Haquit positioned himself as a superior version of all three fighters, claiming he possesses Lewis's toughness without the recklessness, Garry's style without what he called softness, and Song's attributes paired with a cruder boast about his own physicality. He signed off by labeling himself "The Incredible Hawk" and everything the three fighters are not.
Lewis, 41, is a heavyweight ranked eighth in the UFC and carries a professional record of 29-14-0. The American known as "The Black Beast" stands six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach and has built his reputation as one of the division's most feared knockout artists, landing 2.46 significant strikes per minute throughout his career.
Song Yadong, nicknamed "Kung Fu Kid," sits sixth in the bantamweight rankings at just 28 years old with a record of 22-9-1. The orthodox striker is among the busier fighters in his division, averaging 4.42 significant strikes per minute, and stands five-foot-eight with a 67-inch reach.
Why it matters
- Haquit's callouts span three separate weight classes, suggesting a deliberate strategy to maximize attention rather than pursue a specific matchup.
- Lewis and Song are both ranked fighters, meaning any serious response from either could elevate Haquit's visibility considerably.
- The escalating pattern of provocative behavior has already drawn widespread coverage, accomplishing a promotional goal regardless of whether fights materialize.
