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Curtis Blaydes stated he respects Josh Hockin as a fighter despite not appreciating Hockin's behavior and trash talk before their bout. Blaydes explained it would be insincere and hypocritical to dismiss Hockin's abilities after their fight. While Blaydes doesn't enjoy Hockin's personality or pre-fight tactics, he acknowledged that he must respect anyone who steps into the octagon against him with gloves on. The heavyweight contender emphasized that his respect for Hockin as a competitor is genuine regardless of their personal differences.
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