Josh Hockett made his MMA debut at Bellator 300 in October 2023 as a normal, respectful fighter who thanked his coaches, parents, and fans. However, this year he has adopted an exaggerated character, constantly performing antics at weigh-ins and interviews. While this generates content for social media clips, the observer argues that Hockett overdoes it and quickly becomes tiresome. A January interview with Ariel Helwani where Hockett acted "crazy" from start to finish was particularly unwatchable. The post suggests fighters need to know when to dial back the theatrics rather than maintaining the act constantly.
