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Curtis Blaydes stated he respects Josh Hockett despite disliking Hockett's behavior and words before their fight. Blaydes explained it would be insincere and hypocritical to claim Hockett can't fight, acknowledging "that motherfucker can fight." He clarified that while he doesn't appreciate Hockett's personality or performance style outside the cage, he respects him as an opponent inside the octagon when they're wearing gloves. Blaydes rhetorically asked how he could not respect someone who broke his orbital bone, emphasizing the distinction between personal feelings and professional respect.
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