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Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Josh Hockett as a fighter despite disliking his personality and pre-fight behavior. Blaydes explained that it would be insincere to call Hockett anything other than a skilled fighter after their bout. While Blaydes doesn't enjoy Hockett's trash-talking style and showmanship, he acknowledges respecting him inside the octagon when they face each other with gloves on. The heavyweight contender emphasized that given Hockett's fighting ability, showing respect is the only honest approach regardless of personal feelings about his character.
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