Josh Hockett made an offensive personal remark about Curtis Blaydes, questioning what position guarantees an ugly baby and claiming Blaydes' parents must have used it. The crude comment appears to be part of Hockett's pre-fight trash talk aimed at Blaydes. The post does not provide context about an upcoming fight between the two or what prompted the insult. This represents another instance of Hockett engaging in verbal attacks against opponents.
Josh Hockett has directed a crude personal insult at heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes, making an offensive remark about his appearance that appears to be part of ongoing pre-fight trash talk.
Hockett's comment was blunt and juvenile, questioning which sexual position produces an ugly baby and suggesting Blaydes' parents must have used it. No specific fight between the two has been officially announced, and the remark arrived without clear context about what may have prompted it. It does, however, fit a pattern of Hockett using verbal provocations against opponents.
On the receiving end of the jab is a fighter who has earned his standing through consistent high-level performance. Blaydes, 35, carries a 19-6-0 record and sits ranked fourth in the UFC heavyweight division. The American wrestler out of Elevation Fight Team stands six-foot-four with an 80-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. His wrestling output is among the most prolific in the division, averaging 5.38 takedowns per 15 minutes, and he lands strikes at a rate of 3.56 significant strikes per minute with 50 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Blaydes is a top-five heavyweight, meaning any confirmed matchup with Hockett would carry real divisional weight
- The unprompted nature of the insult could signal Hockett is actively lobbying for the fight
- Blaydes' elite wrestling base presents a significant stylistic challenge for any opponent willing to step up
