Josh Hokit shares theory on why UFC fighters don’t talk much trash anymore: “They don’t want to put pressure on themselves”

Josh Hokit thinks he knows why more UFC fighters these days are subdued in their trash talk.

There is no shortage of controversial figures in the world of MMA. Stars such as Conor McGregor and Chael Sonnen blew up in popularity due to their gift of gab. It’s the heavy-hitting trash talk that Hokit feels has been missing in MMA, and he’s looking to fill the gap.

Hokit hasn’t been afraid to ruffle the feathers of other fighters even if they aren’t in his weight class. He’s taken aim at Alex Pereira, Jiri Prochazka, reigning UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Carlos Ulberg, and even lightweight titleholder Ilia Topuria. In the case of Topuria, Hokit has made things personal by called “El Matador’s” ex-wife a “stripper from Miami.”

During an interview with MMAFighting, Hokit criticized fighters for staying in a shell and not doing anything to create a buzz.

“I think MMA fighters are getting too caught up in, being the macho man or the stoicism, and the polite guy,” Hokit said. “I don’t know what’s going on in their mind. I just think they’re lazy and they don’t want to put themselves out there and put things on the line, put pressure on themselves. So they kind of go into a shell.

“But yeah, I mean, think about what you really want. I’m looking to go out there and make it a fight.”

Hokit’s polarizing personality and his memorable clash with Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 earned him a big spot. “The Incredible Hok” will be featured on Sunday’s historic UFC Freedom 250 card. Hokit will be sharing the Octagon with Derrick Lewis on the White House lawn.

What do you make of Josh Hokit’s take on a lack of big personalities in MMA these days? Do you agree with his stance? Sound off in the comments below.