At the UFC media day, Josh Hockett delivered an extremely strange and graphic speech referencing his upcoming opponents in the heavyweight division. His comments involved violent and disturbing imagery about his rivals including Curtis Blaydes and Alex Pereira, comparing his future actions to creating a "human centipede" from various ranked fighters. Hockett, who goes by the nickname "The Incredible Hulk," appeared to be attempting to generate attention with shock value. The bizarre nature of his comments drew reactions questioning what substances he might have taken and comparing him to another fighter, Jean Silva, known for unusual behavior.
