Josh Howitt criticized for constant antics and persona

Josh Howitt was described as a normal, respectful fighter after his MMA debut at Bellator 300 in October 2023. However, in 2026 he has adopted a persona of constant clowning at weigh-ins and other appearances. The author notes that while this creates viral content for social media, doing it constantly becomes tiresome. In a January interview with Helwani, Howitt maintained his over-the-top character throughout, making it difficult to watch. The author suggests fighters need to know when to dial back the act.