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Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Josh Hockett as a fighter despite not liking his personality or antics before their bout. Blaydes acknowledged that it would be insincere and hypocritical to dismiss Hockett's abilities in the octagon. While he doesn't appreciate Hockett's persona and pre-fight behavior, Blaydes emphasized that when they face each other with gloves on, he has full respect for his opponent's fighting skills. The heavyweight contender made it clear that respecting an opponent's abilities inside the cage is different from liking their personality outside of it.
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