Josh Hockett's behavior shift criticized as excessive character act

The post discusses Josh Hockett's transformation from a normal, respectful fighter after his MMA debut at Bellator 300 in October 2023 to someone who now constantly plays up a wild character. The author notes that while Hockett was genuine and level-headed for his first year and a half, he has adopted an exaggerated persona this year. The antics work well for short-form content like reels, but the author argues the constant theatrics have become tiresome. A recent interview with Ariel Helwani is cited as unwatchable due to Hockett maintaining the act throughout. The post suggests Hockett needs to show moderation in his character work to avoid alienating audiences.