Josh Hockett made headlines with an unusual and graphic speech during a media day appearance ahead of his fight. The heavyweight contender threatened to decapitate Curtis Blaydes and attach his head to Alex Pereira's body, then create a gruesome 'human centipede' construct from multiple ranked fighters. Hockett, who goes by the nickname 'The Incredible Hulk,' stated he would walk this creation on a leash in his backyard. The bizarre comments have drawn comparisons to Gene Silva's similarly strange promotional tactics. The motivations behind Hockett's outlandish remarks remain unclear, prompting speculation about his mental state or promotional strategy.
