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Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Josh Emmett as a fighter despite not liking his personality or pre-fight antics. Blaydes explained it would be insincere and hypocritical to not respect Emmett's fighting ability after facing him in the octagon. He acknowledged that while he doesn't enjoy Emmett's persona or promotional style, he cannot deny the respect he has for him as a competitor once they're both wearing gloves. Blaydes emphasized that Emmett can genuinely fight and deserves recognition for his skills inside the cage.
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