“Just box. 12 rounds. If Conor wants to accept that, would be nice. He talks better than Sean Strickland, so it will be fun”

– via KYNO TV, proposing a crossover superfight with Conor McGregor under Dana White’s newly launched Zuffa Boxing banner.

“I don’t think he wants that fight. He knows about it, and UFC knows about it. I can’t say the things UFC says, but it’s going to be no respect for Alex, because everyone knows this guy is not my level... He knows it. That’s why he’s running away”

– via ESPN MMA, claiming UFC is protecting Alex Pereira

“He's a good striker, one of the best strikers. I give the respect for him. He has knockout power and everything, but, brother, ask whoever 99 percent in the world who's watching ufc, they're going to tell you who is going to win. He knows it. That's why he's running away”

– via ESPN MMA, claiming that Alex Pereira is avoiding him because Pereira knows, and the majority of the world knows, that Chimaev would win the fight.

“—1”

– via instagram commented on Pereira's 2+1 = 3 Chama post

“See you after Ramadan @imavov1 You have time work on your wrestling Bratishka”

– via X callout for Title bout

“I'm ready to fight you in the heavyweight. You won't find a super fight than our fight. No Chama, this is SMASH EVERYBODY!”

“Congrats, now we need to finish our business #ufc 320”

– Reacted to Pereira's win at UFC 320.