“I'm very happy that Carlos Prates gave me an early Christmas present, and maybe an early birthday present. Knocking out Leon, that video, that slow motion of Leon's head hitting the canvas was very satisfying. I don't like Leon. I don't like his team.They spread false rumors about me because of Leon's insecurities and lack of mental strength in the gym, and bad things come to bad people, people who have bad energy and bring that out to the world. Carlos Prates put him out, and I'm very, very proud of my son for doing that.”

– via TNT Sports, expressing satisfaction over Leon Edwards' knockout loss to Carlos Prates

“I wanna see:Morales v Prates for number 1 contender and Leon retire”

– via X after UFC 322 results

“I think he's going to absolutely starch Leon. I've been saying this for a long time. [Edwards] should be retired, and we might see that. I'm shocked he took the fight in the first place. He's been shouting and screaming about wanting to fight a striker for so long, and now he's got his opportunity, and I think he's going to absolutely punch round”

– Ian Machado Garry's Prediction for Edwards vs. Prates via Ariel Helwani YT Channel

“I have no want, no interest ever for him to ever earn any money off me doing all the hard work of being the more interesting fighter... I'm gonna have a Brazilian flag on my shoulders come November 15th, cheering Carlos Prates on, watching him spark Leon Edwards unconscious.”