Josh Hockett appeared at media day with an extremely unusual and graphic speech about his upcoming opponent Curtis Blaydes. The heavyweight contender described violent imagery involving decapitating Blaydes and creating a grotesque human "centipede" construct using body parts of various ranked fighters, which he claimed he would walk on a leash in his yard. The bizarre rant referenced his own nickname "The Incredible Hulk" and targeted Alex Pereira and other ranked fighters. Hockett's strange behavior drew comparisons to Jean Silva and left observers questioning what he might have taken. The outburst occurred during UFC 327 fight week media obligations.
