Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Josh Hockett as a fighter despite not appreciating his personality and behavior before their fight. Blaydes explained it would be insincere and hypocritical to deny Hockett's fighting ability after facing him in the octagon. While Blaydes doesn't enjoy Hockett's pre-fight theatrics and persona, he acknowledges that Hockett can fight and deserves respect as a competitor when they're locked in the cage together. Blaydes emphasized the importance of separating personal feelings from professional respect.
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