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Curtis Blaydes stated in a post-fight interview that he respects Josh Hockit as a fighter despite not appreciating his pre-fight behavior and personality. Blaydes explained it would be insincere and hypocritical to dismiss Hockit's abilities after their bout. While Blaydes doesn't enjoy Hockit's antics and promotional tactics outside the cage, he acknowledges and respects his opponent's fighting skills inside the octagon. The heavyweight contender emphasized that once gloves are on and they're facing each other, respect is unavoidable given Hockit's demonstrated capability.
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