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Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Jhonata Diniz as a fighter despite their heated pre-fight buildup. Blaydes acknowledged that it would be insincere and hypocritical to dismiss Diniz's abilities, emphasizing that his opponent can genuinely fight. While Blaydes admits he doesn't enjoy Diniz's personality or theatrics outside the cage, he maintains respect for him as a competitor inside the octagon. The heavyweight contender explained that respect is warranted when facing someone with gloves on in direct combat. This shows Blaydes' ability to separate personal feelings from professional respect for fighting ability.
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