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Curtis Blaydes acknowledged that he respects Josh Hockett as a fighter despite not liking his personality or pre-fight behavior. Blaydes explained that it would be insincere and hypocritical to dismiss Hockett's abilities after their fight. He stated that while he doesn't appreciate Hockett's antics outside the cage, he fully respects him as a competitor inside the Octagon. The heavyweight contender emphasized that anyone who can fight at that level deserves recognition and respect for their fighting skills.
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