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Curtis Blaydes has stated that he respects Josh Hewitt as a fighter despite disliking his personality and pre-fight antics. Blaydes emphasized that while he doesn't appreciate Hewitt's behavioral "gimmicks," he cannot help but respect him when they face each other in the octagon with gloves on. He acknowledged that it would be insincere and hypocritical to dismiss Hewitt's fighting abilities. Blaydes made it clear that his respect is specifically for Hewitt's performance as a fighter, separating the personal dislike from professional recognition.
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