Analysis suggests Josh Hokit could fight more technically to avoid taking excessive damage, but his established persona and middle-finger gestures require him to maintain an aggressive, fan-friendly approach. While he successfully defeated Curtis Blaydes, the analyst warns that such reckless attacks against elite strikers like Alex Pereira or Sergei Pavlovich would likely result in knockout losses. Despite the volume of strikes absorbed, Hokit showed improvement with increasingly heavy hands that remained powerful even in the third round, along with effective elbow work and high-level takedown defense. The analyst previously detailed Hokit's fighter development and career trajectory in a separate post. Hokit's rebellious behavior perfectly aligns with Dana White and Donald Trump's preferences, particularly the blood and middle fingers displayed in front of Trump at ringside. Regarding the upcoming Derrick Lewis fight at the White House event, the analyst believes Lewis may prioritize earning money and avoiding damage over seeking victory, though Hokit's brawling style could still favor Lewis.
