Curtis Blaydes stated he views his upcoming fight as a matchup between a one-dimensional fighter and someone with a diverse skill set, positioning himself as the more well-rounded competitor. Blaydes explained that he clearly sees himself as the fighter with multiple skills in this matchup against Josh Hockett. He noted that he expects an aggressive start and pressure from his opponent. A poll was posted asking fans to predict whether the fight will end in the first round, go to the second round, or reach a decision.
