Analysis of Josh Hokit's performance notes that while he can fight more conservatively to avoid absorbing heavy strikes, his created persona demands aggressive exchanges. The post warns that such charging attacks could lead to knockout losses against Alex Pereira or Sergei Pavlovich. Despite the chaotic nature of the fight and the volume of strikes absorbed, Hokit demonstrated improving power even in the third round when his hands maintained knockout potential rather than turning into "pillows." His elbow work in the third round and ability to easily defend Blaydes' takedown attempts were highlighted as positives. The analysis notes Hokit's fighting style perfectly aligns with Trump and Dana White's preferences for spectacular violence, though his coaches Jackson and Winkeljohn likely prefer more technical approaches.
