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Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Jailton Almeida as a fighter despite their heated exchanges before their bout. Blaydes said it would be insincere and hypocritical to call Almeida names after their fight, acknowledging that his opponent can fight. While Blaydes admitted he doesn't like Almeida's personality or antics, he emphasized that he respects him inside the octagon when they're facing each other with gloves on. Blaydes questioned how he could not respect someone who broke his orbital bone. The heavyweight contender's comments reflect a distinction between personal feelings and professional respect.
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