“If I'm winning this fight, there’s a big chance. UFC is not going to release him anytime soon. If [Jon Jones] wants to fight, who will it be against? Against me”

– via The Ariel Helwani Show, making it clear that his pursuit of Jon Jones is far from over despite the current drama between "Bones" and the UFC.

“All three of you [Masvidal, Eblen, Strickland], same night”

– via Instagram, delivering a bold challenge to Jorge Masvidal, Johnny Eblen, and Sean Strickland in a single comment.

“I heard he doesn't wrap his hands cause he likes to throw bombs. I welcome that. I don't wrap my hands when I do pads, when I do sparring. I don't wrap my hands either.”

– via Combat TV, responding to the "no wrap" habit of his upcoming opponent, Joe Pyfer

“Aaaah sh't...here we go again!”

– via X (January 14, 2026), giving his signature reaction to the news that he will headline UFC Seattle against rising knockout artist Joe "Bodybagz" Pyfer.

“It comes down to not making mistakes against a guy like that... It's a beautiful challenge, and I love how scared I'll be”

– via an interview with Carlos Contreras Legaspi discussing the "terrifying" prospect of facing undisputed lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.