Analysis of Josh Hockit's performance against Curtis Blaydes reveals both strengths and concerns about his fighting approach. While Hockit successfully defeated Blaydes, he absorbed numerous strikes that could prove disastrous against power punchers like Alex Pereira or Sergei Pavlovich. His striking has improved under Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn, showing heavier hands and effective elbow work even in the third round, plus strong takedown defense against Blaydes' wrestling attempts. However, his aggressive, reckless style—complete with middle fingers in the cage—perfectly aligns with the personas of Donald Trump and Dana White but creates vulnerability. Looking ahead to a potential Derrick Lewis fight, concerns exist that Lewis may approach it primarily as a paycheck rather than seeking victory, though Hockit's brawling style still presents risk.
