Josh Hewitt delivered a shocking and disturbing speech during media day ahead of his fight. The heavyweight contender made graphic comments about defeating Curtis Blaydes and creating a human centipede-like creature by sewing together body parts of top-ranked fighters. Hewitt stated he would attach Blaydes' head to Alex Pereira's body, then connect ranked fighters together in grotesque fashion. He claimed the Incredible Hulk, his nickname, would keep this creation on a leash in his yard. The bizarre comments were documented by MMA Junkie at the media event. Hewitt's unusual promotional tactics have drawn comparisons to other eccentric fighters.
Josh Hewitt turned heads at a pre-fight media day on April 8, 2026, delivering a graphic and deeply unusual speech in which he described dismembering top-ranked fighters and stitching their body parts together into a single grotesque creation.
The heavyweight contender, who goes by the nickname "The Incredible Hulk," told assembled media that he planned to defeat Curtis Blaydes and then sew Blaydes' head onto the body of light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. Hewitt went further, describing a chain of ranked fighters connected together in similar fashion — a creation he said he would keep on a leash in his yard. The comments were documented by MMA Junkie at the event and have drawn widespread attention, with observers drawing comparisons to other fighters known for eccentric promotional behavior.
Hewitt's opponent, Curtis Blaydes, is ranked fourth in the UFC heavyweight division at 35 years old. The American wrestler out of Elevation Fight Team carries a professional record of 19-6 and is one of the division's most dangerous grapplers, averaging 5.38 takedowns per 15 minutes. Standing six-foot-four with an 80-inch reach, Blaydes is a physical and technical problem for any heavyweight.
Pereira, the light heavyweight champion whose name Hewitt invoked, is a 38-year-old Brazilian out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness. He holds a 13-4 record and stands six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach. Pereira lands 5.16 significant strikes per minute at a remarkable 62 percent accuracy, making him one of the most dangerous strikers in the sport regardless of division.
Why it matters
- Hewitt's outburst raises his profile ahead of a significant heavyweight contest against a top-five opponent.
- A win over the fourth-ranked Blaydes would push Hewitt firmly into title contention in the heavyweight division.
- The media moment will draw additional scrutiny to Hewitt's conduct and how the UFC responds to fighters making graphic statements at official events.
