Curtis Blaydes has expressed confidence ahead of his fight with Josh Hocket, characterizing the matchup as a one-dimensional fighter versus a well-rounded competitor. Blaydes positioned himself as the fighter with multiple skills in the contest. He stated he expects Hocket to come out aggressively and apply early pressure. The heavyweight contender views the stylistic matchup as favorable based on his diverse skill set. Blaydes appears to see clear pathways to victory against his opponent's more limited approach.
