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Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Josh Hockitt as a fighter despite not enjoying Hockitt's personality and pre-fight behavior. Blaydes emphasized it would be insincere and hypocritical to call Hockitt weak after their fight. He acknowledged that while he dislikes Hockitt's persona and antics, he cannot help but respect him inside the octagon when they face each other with gloves on. Blaydes made it clear that his respect is specifically for Hockitt's fighting ability.
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