“Volkanovski, I respect you. You're the OG. I know you want this legend vs. legend fight, so let's make it happen. Two guys still at the top of the game”

– via UFC News, following up on his UFC Vegas 116 victory by formalizing his challenge to the former featherweight king.

“First you say you have a hand injury, Dana said August, you're saying July , I've been ready since you last turned me down in May. We're all waiting on you princess”

– via Instagram, directly calling out Islam Makhachev and questioning the conflicting timelines surrounding the lightweight champion’s return

“[Kamaru], I’m getting my hand raised against you and Brock in the same night”

– via Instagram Story, firing back at Kamaru Usman after the former welterweight champion predicted that Brock Lesnar would defeat Jones in a hypothetical wrestling match

“Don’t worry about my injuries. I’m ready at any time. I’m waiting for the contract”

– via X (formerly Twitter), firing back at Ian Machado Garry and effectively calling the Irishman's bluff regarding a potential showdown.

“I'm American but I like good people. Khamzat is a good person. Sean is a piece of sh*t”

– via Adam Zubayraev, explaining his decision to support Khamzat Chimaev over fellow countryman Sean Strickland ahead of UFC 328.

“I'm American but I like good people. Khamzat is a good person. Sean is a piece of sh*t”

– via Adam Zubayraev, explaining his decision to support Khamzat Chimaev over fellow countryman Sean Strickland ahead of UFC 328.

“I can't be the only one in the fight game that roots for straight chaos. Whether it's in an arena or at a press conference... I want friction. I do believe that when there is heat or friction or bad blood on a matchup, it only heightens things”

– via MMA Junkie, defending the "darker" side of promotional hype as the UFC enters one of its most volatile stretches in history.

“If Chimaev goes out there and defends his title and he decides to go up, Ulberg is out potentially for 9—12 months. Interim title or vacate the title. Khamzat Chimaev against Magomed Ankalaev.”

– via the Pound 4 Pound Podcast, proposing a blockbuster solution to the sudden crisis atop the 205 pound division.

“I have no problem with Masvidal lying, trying to get headlines. As a matter of fact, I support it... If you’re lying to get headlines, you’re not a liar, you’re a performer, and you’re entertaining, but you have to keep track of your story”

– via his YouTube channel , accusing Jorge Masvidal of fabricating a UFC return to stay relevant during the build up to the UFC Freedom 250 White House event

“For starters, this motherf**ker has some nerve. He’s transitioning into a woman, and he’s talking s*** to me? You lesbian a** motherf**ker... Look at them f**king t*ts and glasses he’s wearing, he looks like one of my f**king aunts... You're just a trash reporter... Every time he mentions my name, his 17 fans tune in”

– via his YouTube channel, launching a "nuclear" personal attack on Chael Sonnen in response to accusations that his UFC return is a fabrication.

“It's 50/50... If Pereira has the same range control, he can catch Gane... If Pereira turns out to be a little heavy, then Gane may just outpoint him.”

– via Red Corner MMA, weighing in on the massive interim heavyweight title clash between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane scheduled for UFC Freedom 250.

“Maybe he knows our side will jump him. [Strickland] doesn't have any friends. Just maybe one coach there with him. We'll jump on him, and he'll run away”

– via his YouTube channel, mocking the UFC's decision to cancel the official UFC 328 promotional face offs due to security concerns.

“Arman is probably one of the only real tests that Ilia Topuria might have. Ilia is precise, clinical, and surgical, but I don't know if he can outwrestle Arman Tsarukyan”

– via his YouTube channel, identifying Arman Tsarukyan as the most significant stylistic hurdle for the reigning lightweight champion.

“I just wish he comes to 205. I'm going to be here with my arms open, waiting for him. 205 is going to be even worse for him. At 205, I'm a monster—I don't need to burn any muscle. It's going to be tragic for him”

– via Submission Radio, issuing a stern warning to Khamzat Chimaev regarding the rumored jump to the light heavyweight division.

“If I were in his corner, I would say, 'Dude, never go back to middleweight — you're a light heavyweight champion.' While Carlos Ulberg is out for the year... Paulo Costa could become the interim light heavyweight champion”

– via The Joe Rogan Experience, making a case for Paulo Costa to abandon the 185 pound division forever following his breakout performance at UFC 327.

“Would be something unbelievable. I would say like Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor but I think it can be even better because we are heavier than those guys, and have more knockout power. So, maybe he gonna talk sh**, I’m gonna talk sh** as well, gonna bring a lot of entertainment I think”

– via Submission Radio, comparing his burgeoning rivalry with Josh Hokit to the legendary Diaz McGregor saga.

“Him? No, zero [chance to beat Makhachev]. [Bursts out laughing] Submit Islam? Yeah, knocking out Islam, he has more chance than submit Islam. I think Khabib cannot even submit Islam”

– via The Ariel Helwani Show, laughing off Ilia Topuria’s claim that he will take down and submit the pound for pound king.

“Him? No, zero [chance to beat Makhachev]. [Bursts out laughing] Submit Islam? Yeah, knocking out Islam, he has more chance than submit Islam. I think Khabib cannot even submit Islam”

– via The Ariel Helwani Show, laughing off Ilia Topuria’s claim that he will take down and submit the pound for pound king.

“If Ilia is going to move up, Islam is going to kick his ass. Then when he comes back down, I’ll kick his ass, and then the UFC will release him”

– via The Ariel Helwani Show, outlining a grim "three step" career trajectory for Ilia Topuria if the champion persists with his "Champ Champ" ambitions.

“I agree with Dana White, it's not a career, it's an opportunity for you to get famous”

– via the MightyCast, offering a surprising defense of Dana White’s controversial stance on the nature of professional fighting.