Josh Haquit criticized for excessive antics since Bellator 300 debut

Josh Haquit has undergone a notable personality shift since his MMA debut at Bellator 300 in October 2023, when he was described as normal and respectful in his post-fight interview. Over the past year, Haquit has increasingly adopted an over-the-top persona featuring excessive antics at weigh-ins and other promotional appearances. While this behavior generates content for short-form videos, it has drawn criticism for becoming tiresome and difficult to watch. An interview with Ariel Helwani in January was cited as particularly unwatchable due to his constant performance. Recently, Haquit was reportedly caught on camera dropping the act immediately after filming ended and apologizing to those present.