“I think you [Gable Steveson] can do what Mike Tyson did, which is revitalize the heavyweight division. Other than Jon [Jones], who’s of course a superstar, but he’s kind of semi retired, the Tom Aspinall—Ciryl Gane thing was a disaster. I mean, Tom Aspinall still can’t see. He’s got a messed—up right eyeball still... The reality is, he might not ever fight again”

– via The Joe Rogan Experience expressing grave concern over the heavyweight champion's career—threatening eye injury.

“The heavyweight division is so devoid of talent. Gable Steveson is the f**king guy, that's the guy. He is not even in the UFC yet. Olympic gold medalist, f**king freak athlete, 250 pounds, moves like a cat. I sent a text message to Dana White, I sent a video of Gable's last fight, I said 'everyone's f**ked everyone's f**ked when this guy comes out,' he KO'd this guy with his left hand and took him down as he was knocked down”

– speaking on The Joe Rogan Podcast, strongly praising Gable Steveson's potential and athleticism, suggesting he is the future star of the UFC heavyweight division.