Curtis Blaydes dismisses Josh Hockitt's provocative behavior as copycat act

Heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes addressed Josh Hockitt's recent provocative behavior, comparing it to Colby Covington's persona. Blaydes acknowledged that while Covington was actually good at his craft despite the antics, he believes Hockitt is simply trying to create viral video moments. The veteran heavyweight made it clear he has no interest in engaging with Hockitt's promotional tactics. Blaydes stated that interacting with Hockitt outside of fight week would be a waste of time, suggesting he'll only focus on him when necessary. He concluded that if that's Hockitt's chosen niche, that's fine, but it's not something Blaydes wants to be part of.