Following Josh Hockit's victory over Curtis Blaydes, analysts note he could fight more defensively to avoid absorbing so many strikes. However, Hockit has built an aggressive persona that requires him to maintain this approach. While the brawling style worked against Blaydes, experts warn that similar tactics against Pereira or Pavlovich could lead to knockout losses. Despite the damage taken, Hockit demonstrated improved striking power that lasted into the third round, effective elbow work, and excellent takedown defense against Blaydes' wrestling attempts. His evolution under coaches Jackson and Winkeljohn is evident, though his deviant in-cage behavior seems more aligned with Trump and Dana White's entertainment preferences than his coaches' philosophies.
