Analysis suggests Josh Hokit could fight more defensively to avoid absorbing so many strikes, but his aggressive persona and antics require him to maintain that approach. While he defeated Curtis Blaydes, such reckless attacks against fighters like Alex Pereira or Sergei Pavlovich would likely result in knockout losses. Despite taking significant damage, Hokit demonstrated heavier punching power and effective elbow work in the third round, maintaining power even when fatigued. He easily defended all of Blaydes' takedown attempts, showing high-level defensive wrestling. His deviant behavior and style perfectly align with Trump and Dana White's brand, especially given Trump's front-row presence. The analyst warns against writing off Derrick Lewis in a potential matchup, given Hokit's reckless style.
