Josh Hewett made a strange and aggressive statement during media day, delivering an unusual speech about his opponents. He claimed he would defeat Curtis Blaydes, remove his head and attach it to Alex Pereira's body, then create a grotesque "human centipede" construction involving ranked fighters at positions one, two, and three. Hewett stated he would keep this creation on a leash in his yard. The outburst drew comparisons to Gene Silva's unconventional behavior and raised questions about what Hewett might have consumed before the appearance.
