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Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Josh Hukkit as a fighter despite disliking his pre-fight behavior and personality. Blaydes explained it would be insincere and hypocritical to dismiss Hukkit's abilities after their bout. While Blaydes doesn't appreciate Hukkit's antics and approach outside the octagon, he acknowledged that he must respect him as a competitor when they face each other with gloves on. The heavyweight contender emphasized that Hukkit can genuinely fight and earned his respect through his performance. Blaydes made clear the distinction between respecting someone's fighting ability versus enjoying their personality.
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