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Curtis Blaydes stated that he respects Josh Hockett as a fighter despite disliking his personality and pre-fight behavior. Blaydes explained it would be insincere and hypocritical to call Hockett names after their bout, acknowledging that his opponent can genuinely fight. While Blaydes doesn't appreciate Hockett's trash talk and promotional tactics outside the cage, he respects him as a competitor once they're facing each other in the octagon with gloves on. The heavyweight contender emphasized the importance of giving credit where it's due in terms of fighting ability.
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