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Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Josh Hockett inside the octagon despite disliking his personality and pre-fight behavior. Blaydes explained it would be insincere and hypocritical to call Hockett names after their fight, acknowledging that his opponent can genuinely fight. While Blaydes does not appreciate Hockett's persona or showmanship tactics, he maintains respect for him as a competitor when they face each other with gloves on. The heavyweight contender emphasized that it would be impossible not to respect someone capable of competing at that level.
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