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Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Josh Hockett as a fighter despite disliking his personality and pre-fight behavior. Blaydes acknowledged that it would be insincere and hypocritical to claim Hockett can't fight, emphasizing that Hockett is a capable opponent. While Blaydes doesn't appreciate Hockett's "gimmicks" or personal style outside the cage, he respects him when they stand across from each other with gloves on. The heavyweight contender's comments reflect a professional attitude toward separating personal feelings from competitive respect.
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