“Yeah, I think [Makhachev] he's obviously very strong, very good fighter. Just stay on the outside and uh ping him. That's it.-during UFC Perth interview”

“I'm going to go for finish against Islam Makhachev. Obviously, that would be the best-case scenario, get the finish. I can see it happening and I can see it blowing the roof off MSG. Taking out pound-for-pound no. 1 with no doubts, a finish would be the dream.”