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Curtis Blaydes stated he respects Josh Hewett as a fighter despite disliking his personality and pre-fight antics. Blaydes explained it would be insincere and hypocritical to call Hewett names when the fighter clearly has legitimate skills. While Blaydes does not enjoy Hewett's "shtick" or persona outside the cage, he emphasized that he must respect him inside the Octagon when they face each other with gloves on. Blaydes acknowledged that denying Hewett's fighting ability would be dishonest given what he has seen from him.
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