Curtis Blaydes has expressed confidence ahead of his upcoming fight, characterizing it as a matchup between a one-dimensional fighter and someone with a diverse skill set. Blaydes clearly identifies himself as the fighter with more skills. He stated he expects an aggressive start and pressure from his opponent Josh Hockett. Blaydes appears unconcerned about the stylistic challenges Hockett might present. The post includes a poll asking fans to predict whether the fight will end in the first round, second round, or go to a decision.
