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Curtis Blaydes stated he respects Josh Haquit as a fighter despite not appreciating Haquit's behavior and trash talk before their bout. Blaydes explained it would be insincere and hypocritical to call Haquit anything other than a capable fighter after their contest. While Blaydes acknowledged he doesn't like Haquit's personality or pre-fight tactics, he emphasized that respect inside the octagon is non-negotiable. Blaydes said it would be dishonest to dismiss Haquit's fighting abilities after competing against him. The comments reflect Blaydes' approach to separating personal feelings from professional respect for opponents' skills.
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