“I don't think the UFC will make Arman vs Ilia because I think they love Ilia as a champion. I don't think they really want Arman to become champion. Arman has a legitimate chance of beating Ilia. If anyone has a chance at beating Ilia at 155, it's Arman Tsarukyan”

– expressing his belief that the UFC may avoid the Arman Tsarukyan vs. Ilia Topuria matchup to protect their favored champion