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Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Josh Hawkit as a fighter despite disliking his pre-fight behavior and persona. Blaydes explained that it would be insincere and hypocritical to dismiss Hawkit's abilities after their fight. While Blaydes does not appreciate Hawkit's personality or promotional tactics, he acknowledges his opponent's fighting skills inside the octagon. The heavyweight contender emphasized that respect inside the cage is earned through combat ability, regardless of personal feelings about an opponent's character outside of competition.
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