“He [Gamrot] looked like he was just blown after the first round. Five minutes in, and he was huffing and puffing, turning pink. Obviously, a huge gamble for Charles to take that fight only three-and-a-half months after such a devastating knockout- reacted to Gamrot's loss against Charles Oliveira via Sky Sports”

“Regardless of the bad blood, I feel like he is the best fighter in the division, skill for skill, including the Champion. You want to beat the best guy you can possibly get your hands on- via Home of Fight”

“Jack Della, that's a big boy. I've stood next to Jack Della a few times, and you could chop one of his legs and he's still not going to make lightweight. He is a legitimate welterweight problem. And that takes away a lot of Islam's advantages, but coming in there being a big lightweight, being a strong lightweight it kind of levels the playing field a bit.-via Home of Fight interview”

“I lean with it [Maddalena beating Makhachev]. He obviously showed that he is highly capable of fighting a wrestler in the Belal [Muhammad] fight, and that's a very strong wrestler in itself... He is smart about it, he knows you can't avoid the wrestling, you have to meet it head on, you have to lead the wrestling, you have to counter wrestle with him.-via Home of Fight interview”

“Jack Della, that's a big boy. I've stood next to Jack Della a few times, and you could chop one of his legs and he's still not going to make lightweight. He is a legitimate welterweight problem. And that takes away a lot of Islam's advantages, but coming in there being a big lightweight, being a strong lightweight it kind of levels the playing field a bit.-via Home of Fight interview”

“I lean with it [Maddalena beating Makhachev]. He obviously showed that he is highly capable of fighting a wrestler in the Belal [Muhammad] fight, and that's a very strong wrestler in itself... He is smart about it, he knows you can't avoid the wrestling, you have to meet it head on, you have to lead the wrestling, you have to counter wrestle with him.-via Home of Fight interview”

“He's the kind of fighter that fights fire with fire. If you strike with him he'll strike. If you wrestle hell wrestle. He's capable everywhere. If we wrestle you're gonna get tired as well. Wrestling is not one way street.-via Home of Fight”

“Credit to him for stepping up to the plate and coming up to welterweight. Definitely got my respect for being able to move up a weight class and fight Jack Della.“It’s something that even the greatest lightweight of all time, Khabib, never managed to chase that accomplishment of being a two-division champion. So credit to him but it is a huge ask.-via Sky Sports NZ”

“I think he's a pr*ck. He’s just been chiming at me since he first got into the UFC, and I’m just not... I’ll chime back. He discredits me as a fighter; he says that I turn him down and run away from him... He’s a spoiled little rich kid who’s had everything handed to him. I’m just the complete opposite of that. I’ve taken everything that I have. I’ve worked hard. I come out of nothing... Money can’t help you beat Dan Hooker-via combat TV interview”

“I feel like it's a guy that everyone thinks is gonna beat me. I love coming into fights as a heavy underdog, that's where I thrive.This fight gets me out of bed. The Gaethje fight didn't even really get me out of bed.”

“Nobody really wants to fight Arman — he’s risky. But I don’t look for easy fights. I think he’s one of the toughest guys in the division, maybe the best technically. So that’s who I wanted-answers for the question was Arman Tsarukyan already on your radar? via Ariel Helwani YT Channel”

“Arman Tsarukyan has been running his mouth since he got to the UFC — discrediting what I’ve done. He’s a lippy little rich kid who’s had everything handed to him. If he walks up on me like he did with Bobby Green, that fight’s off. I’ll write that in my contract.-via Ariel Helwani YT Channel”

“Arman is well-rounded. Good everywhere, but a bit boring. If it stays on the feet, I’ve got the advantage — that’s obvious. But if he wants to wrestle, fine. He’ll just gas himself out. I’ve been improving my wrestling a lot. Let’s scramble.I’m not avoiding any part of this fight. I’ll meet him anywhere — standing, grappling, wrestling. I just believe I’m the better fighter. I’m going to take it from him.- via Ariel Helwani YT CHannel”

“I don't like his face. I don't like that his face is attached to his body, and I would love to separate the two. I don't like the bloke. I don't know anything about him, but I hate everything he stands for. Can't wait to elbow him in the nose.”