Josh Hockett displayed respectful, normal behavior after his MMA debut at Bellator 300 in October 2023, thanking coaches, parents, and fans. According to the post, Hockett was still authentic just six months ago, but this year he has adopted a persona of constant foolishness. He now regularly engages in antics at weigh-ins and other public appearances, which works well for short-form video content. However, the author argues that constantly playing a character becomes tiresome, citing a January interview with Ariel Helwani where Hockett acted "insane" throughout, making it unwatchable. The post suggests Hockett should show moderation in his antics rather than maintaining the act continuously.
