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Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Josh Hewett as a fighter despite disliking his personality and pre-fight behavior. Blaydes explained it would be insincere and hypocritical to disrespect Hewett's fighting ability after their bout. While Blaydes doesn't appreciate Hewett's persona and antics, he acknowledged that once they're in the octagon with gloves on, he has to respect his opponent's skills. Blaydes rhetorically asked how he could not respect someone after competing against them, emphasizing the professionalism fighters must maintain toward their opponents' abilities regardless of personal feelings.
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