Curtis Blaydes dismisses Josh Hockit's trash talk as Covington imitation

Curtis Blaydes responded to Josh Hockit's provocative behavior ahead of their fight at UFC 327. Blaydes compared Hockit to Colby Covington but noted that even Covington backed up his trash talk with performance. Blaydes said he won't engage with Hockit's attempts to create viral moments and considers interacting with him outside fight night a waste of time. Blaydes believes Hockit is simply trying to adopt a controversial persona for attention. The two are scheduled to fight on April 11.