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Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Josh Hewitt as a fighter despite not appreciating his pre-fight behavior and personality. Blaydes explained it would be insincere and hypocritical to claim Hewitt "can't fight" after their encounter. While Blaydes dislikes Hewitt's gimmicks and persona outside the cage, he acknowledges that he must respect any opponent willing to put on the gloves and face him in the Octagon. The heavyweight contender emphasized the importance of separating personal feelings about someone's character from their abilities as a fighter. His comments reflect a mature perspective on professional competition.
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