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Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Josh Hockett as a fighter despite disliking his personality and antics before their bout. Blaydes explained it would be insincere and hypocritical to call Hockett names when he clearly can fight. While Blaydes doesn't appreciate Hockett's style of self-promotion and behavior outside the cage, he acknowledges that he must respect him inside the octagon when they face each other with gloves on. Blaydes asked rhetorically how he could not respect someone capable of competing at that level. The post contrasts Blaydes' personal distaste for Hockett's persona with his professional respect for his fighting abilities.
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