Sean Strickland criticizes Josh Hockit's influencer persona despite friendship

Sean Strickland commented on Josh Hockit's public persona, stating he knows Josh personally and considers him a nice person. However, Strickland criticized Hockit's approach of conducting street interviews at age 35, comparing it to Jake Paul's behavior at 13 years old. Strickland described the behavior as WWE-style theatrics that feel inauthentic, suggesting Hockit should focus on training instead. Despite his criticism, Strickland acknowledged that Hockit's promotional tactics are working, as he's fighting at the White House event.