“Volk and Max were the boogeymen of that division. They were running through people until they fought each other and then Ilia dismantles both of them.”

– via the UFC 325 Weigh—In Show, explaining why he has moved Ilia Topuria to the #2 spot on his all—time featherweight list.

“Volk and Max were the boogeymen of that division. They were running through people until they fought each other and then Ilia dismantles both of them.”

– via the UFC 325 Weigh—In Show, explaining why he has moved Ilia Topuria to the #2 spot on his all—time featherweight list.

“Volk and Max were the boogeymen of that division. They were running through people until they fought each other and then Ilia dismantles both of them.”

– via the UFC 325 Weigh—In Show, explaining why he has moved Ilia Topuria to the #2 spot on his all—time featherweight list.

“Paddy jumped levels, and he has been doing that consistently throughout his career... He took a bit of a beating, but he gave as good as he got... I definitely think he needs to take a step back”

– via MMArcade Podcast, advising Paddy Pimblett on how to navigate his career after his UFC 324 loss to Justin Gaethje.

“I don't care that he lost the fight, he comes back and murders most guys.”

– via MMArcade Podcast, reacting to the five round war between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett

“Ilia’s striking is leagues above everybody in the UFC... he’ll make you pay for every step you take. The Gaethje that fought Paddy won’t beat Ilia right now.”

– via MMArcade Podcast (Episode 81), breaking down why the UFC 324 version of Justin Gaethje is stylistically "screwed" against Ilia Topuria

“Ilia’s striking is leagues above everybody in the UFC... he’ll make you pay for every step you take. The Gaethje that fought Paddy won’t beat Ilia right now.”

– via MMArcade Podcast (Episode 81), breaking down why the UFC 324 version of Justin Gaethje is stylistically ""screwed"" against Ilia Topuria"

“Ankalaev has the skill set to beat Pereira because, look at Pereira's opponents that he's fought. Yeah, he ran through them, but those dudes weren't the guys to beat him. There aren't a lot of those heavy wrestler”

– mix guys in the division at this moment.

“You know who would 've given Alex hell dude? DC.Light Hevyweight DC would've ran him over.”

“Eye pokes need to be addressed. He got three warnings, didn't he? I remember the ref coming in, giving him the 'hard warning' and then Nassourdine goes straight out, like his hands are open straightaway. Fingers still pointing up. Guy made zero changes from that hard warning.”

“I don't think either one of them is overly superior in any which way... Jack has nothing to lose. And I think Islam's got everything to lose.”