Curtis Blaydes commented on his opponent Josh Hockett's behavior leading up to their fight, comparing it to Colby Covington's controversial promotional style. Blaydes suggested that Hockett is trying to emulate Covington's approach but noted that even Covington "was actually good" to back it up. He stated this persona isn't for him and he won't participate in such antics. Blaydes characterized Hockett's actions as attempts to create viral video moments and considers interacting with him outside of fight night to be a waste of time. The comments reveal Blaydes' preference for a more straightforward, professional approach to promoting fights rather than engaging in theatrical confrontations.
