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Josh Hockett criticized for excessive showmanship shift since Bellator debut

April 11, 2026, 4:31 PM
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The post reflects on Josh Hockett's transformation from a humble, respectful fighter after his MMA debut at Bellator 300 in October 2023 to someone who constantly performs antics. While Hockett was genuine and grateful initially, thanking trainers, parents, and fans, he has since adopted an exaggerated persona. The post notes that this behavior is good for viral content and short-form videos, but can quickly become tiresome when done constantly. An example given is his January interview with Ariel Helwani where he acted wildly throughout the entire conversation, making it difficult to watch. The author suggests Hockett should moderate his antics rather than maintaining the character at all times.

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