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Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Josh Hockitt as a fighter despite disliking his personality and pre-fight behavior. Blaydes explained it would be insincere and hypocritical to dismiss Hockitt after their bout, emphasizing that Hockitt can genuinely fight. While Blaydes doesn't appreciate Hockitt's persona or tactics outside the cage, he acknowledged that once they're in the octagon with gloves on, respect is necessary. Blaydes questioned how he could not respect someone who proved their fighting ability against him. The statement reflects Blaydes' ability to separate personal feelings from professional respect for an opponent's skills.
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