Josh Hockett criticized for excessive persona and antics

Josh Hockett debuted in MMA at Bellator 300 in October 2023, initially presenting himself as a normal, respectful fighter who thanked coaches, parents, and fans. However, over the past six months, he has adopted an exaggerated persona filled with antics at weigh-ins and other events. While this behavior generates views for social media clips, the post suggests it has become tiresome when maintained constantly. An interview with Ariel Helwani in January was particularly difficult to watch as Hockett acted uncontrollably throughout. The post notes that Hockett broke character after a recent filmed segment, apologizing to those present, revealing the performative nature of his behavior.