Josh Hockett delivers harsh trash talk directed at Curtis Blaydes

Josh Hockett launched crude and offensive verbal attacks against Curtis Blaydes ahead of their potential matchup. Hockett's trash talk included highly inflammatory personal insults aimed at Blaydes. The verbal assault appears to be part of Hockett's strategy to generate attention and build hype for an upcoming fight. The post notes that Hockett's behavior has been unusual enough that it may actually generate fan support for Blaydes, who typically lacks a large fanbase beyond family and friends.