Curtis Blaydes views his upcoming fight with Josh Hockett as a matchup between a one-dimensional fighter and someone with a broader skillset. Blaydes confidently stated he is the one with multiple skills in this contest. He expects Hockett to come out aggressively and apply pressure from the opening bell. The post included a poll asking fans to predict whether the fight will end in the first round, reach the second, or go to a decision.
