A commentator criticized the UFC 328 press conference as largely uneventful, noting that Steve Garcia, Diego Lopez, and surprisingly Sean O'Malley contributed almost nothing. The piece argues that press conferences have outlived their usefulness, failing to deliver substantive answers or genuine emotional moments except rarely. The commentator suggests UFC should only hold press conferences every two to three years when there is genuine conflict between fighters. Despite this criticism, Josh Hokit's "cringe" performances were highlighted as the only memorable moments, as they provoked reactions from Derrick Lewis, Alex Pereira, and Ilia Topuria, and led to a minor scuffle before Hokit was removed from the event. The writer concluded that while Hokit's behavior was awkward, at least he was memorable in an era when such figures are rare in UFC.
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