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Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Josh Hockett as a fighter despite disagreeing with his behavior and words before their bout. Blaydes explained it would be insincere and hypocritical to call Hockett names after their fight, acknowledging his opponent can genuinely fight. While Blaydes admitted he doesn't like Hockett's personality or antics, he said he respects him inside the octagon when they face each other with gloves on. The heavyweight fighter questioned how he could not respect someone who broke his orbital bone.
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