Curtis Blaydes expressed confidence before his upcoming fight with Josh Hewitt, characterizing the matchup as a one-dimensional fighter against someone with a broader skill set. Blaydes positioned himself as the more well-rounded competitor in the contest. He anticipates an aggressive start from Hewitt with significant pressure early in the fight. Despite expecting his opponent to come forward hard, Blaydes believes his diverse skill set will give him the advantage. The bout represents a stylistic clash between Hewitt's straightforward approach and Blaydes' more varied toolkit.
