“Conor Masvidal [is a good matchup]. I think Masvidal's slicker on the feet. He can make things happen in there. I think the Chandler fight is a great matchup for Conor. Just the styles. I think it's a layup. It really is... Conor's a striker, man. Masvidal is slicker on the feet. He can, for the most part, roll the punches and get in the pocket with Conor a lot better than Chandler will.”

– via The Ariel Helwani Show, breaking down the stylistic advantages Conor McGregor holds over Michael Chandler compared to a potential Jorge Masvidal fight.

“I don't think so [that Tsarukyan can beat Topuria]. I think Topuria is a very dangerous matchup for anyone. His boxing is so clean, his power is real, and he's got great grappling. I just think Ilia is the more complete fighter right now”

– via The Ariel Helwani Show, offering his assessment of the #1 contender’s chances against the undisputed lightweight champion.

“I don't think so [that Tsarukyan can beat Topuria]. I think Topuria is a very dangerous matchup for anyone. His boxing is so clean, his power is real, and he's got great grappling. I just think Ilia is the more complete fighter right now”

– via The Ariel Helwani Show, offering his assessment of the #1 contender’s chances against the undisputed lightweight champion.

“Paddy's a good fighter, but I haven't seen him beat anyone. If he beats Justin, I'm a believer... but I think Justin stops him”

– via The Ariel Helwani Show, making it clear that despite Paddy’s rise, he still needs to see him overcome an elite "dog" like Justin Gaethje to buy into the hype

“Paddy's a good fighter, but I haven't seen him beat anyone. If he beats Justin, I'm a believer... but I think Justin stops him”

– via The Ariel Helwani Show, making it clear that despite Paddy’s rise, he still needs to see him overcome an elite "dog" like Justin Gaethje to buy into the hype

“Yeah, jump a guillotine. Try to keep the fight in the middle of the octagon. Keep your back off the fence... looking back [when I fought him] I worried so much about his wrestling, I couldn't get off my combination, my footing. I was worried about the shots. I didn't do what I do well. He just has to stay out of his own way and fight his fight”

– jokingly advices to Jack Della Maddalena via UFC 322 Q&A.

“Oh, that's a tough one, bro. I think Islam is a better complete fighter. He is better on the feet, but grappling, I think Khabib is better than Islam.”

– answers for a question 'Who is better : Islam Makhachev or Khabib Nurmagomedov?' via UFC 322 Q&A

“Oh, that's a tough one, bro. I think Islam is a better complete fighter. He is better on the feet, but grappling, I think Khabib is better than Islam.”

– answers for a question 'Who is better : Islam Makhachev or Khabib Nurmagomedov?' via UFC 322 Q&A

“I think both guys are great at certain things. It’s all going to come down to the takedown defense of 'JDM.' If he can get back up to his feet, if he can use the fence, or stay off the fence, use his boxing, I think he definitely could give Islam a lot of trouble in the center of the octagon. He’s a great striker. He’s big and powerful.”

– Shares his thoughts on UFC 322 main event via MMA Fighting.

“Islam is not a small man... He’s a guy who’s been holding his body back from naturally being bigger like he wants to be, so he can compete in the lightweight division... He’s going to look like a solid welterweight in a title fight. But it’s going to come down to his ability to get takedowns and hold JDM down. If JDM can get back up over and over and scramble, I think he’s going to give Islam a lot of problems with the exchanges of boxing”

– Shares his thoughts on UFC 322 main event via MMA Fighting.