A fight analyst noted that while Josh Hocket defeated Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327, his brawling style and image-maintaining behavior may not work against elite opponents like Pereira or Pavlovich, where such rushes could lead to knockout losses. The analyst praised Hocket's increasingly heavy hands that remained powerful even in the third round, his elbow work, and his ability to easily defend Blaydes' wrestling attempts, all signs of high-level skill development under coaches Jackson and Winkeljohn. The piece observed that Hocket's deviant behavior, including middle fingers in the cage and the bloody spectacle, perfectly matches the personas of Trump and Dana White who were in attendance. Regarding the upcoming Derrick Lewis fight at the White House event, the analyst suggested Lewis might prioritize earning money and avoiding damage over actually trying to win, though warned against completely writing off Lewis given Hocket's reckless style.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
