Josh Hockett criticized for maintaining constant act since changing his persona

Josh Hockett has been criticized for evolving from a normal, respectful fighter into someone who constantly performs an exaggerated persona. The post references video from his MMA debut at Bellator 300 in October 2023, where he appeared genuine and thanked his coaches, parents, and fans. According to the analysis, Hockett was still authentic as recently as six months ago but has since adopted a constant act. His recent antics at weigh-ins and interviews, including a particularly unwatchable interview with Ariel Helwani in January where he acted erratically throughout, have drawn criticism. The post suggests that while such behavior generates views for short-form content, maintaining the act constantly causes it to quickly become tiresome and suggests Hockett needs to show moderation.