Sean Strickland no fan of Josh Hokit’s ‘fake’ promotional style

Sean Strickland criticized Josh Hokit's pro wrestling-style promos as fake while acknowledging the approach is working. Speaking on UFC on Paramount, Strickland said he has trained with Hokit and called him a nice person despite disliking the street interview act. The remarks follow Hokit's rise after improving to 9-0 at UFC 327 with a bonus-winning victory over Curtis Blaydes and a booking versus Derrick Lewis on the June 14 White House: Freedom 250 card, reportedly requested by Donald Trump. Strickland is scheduled to face Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight title at UFC 328 on May 9 at Prudential Center. The segment centers on his assessment of Hokit's presentation style and recent UFC placements.