“@ColbyCovMMA Colby, I haven't signed a contract yet. We can still make this happen. In all honesty I do think you deserve to be on the White House card. I'm ready to fight. We can both call Hunter together and make it happen”

– via X, extending a final olive branch (or a strategic trap) to Colby Covington to save their potential matchup for Freedom 250

“Watching this story unfold yesterday was very interesting. I have lots to say, but for now, Jonny boy, if you manage to get your freedom, then let me know. You deserve that $30M+ after everything you've done for the sport, and they should be rolling out the RED CARPET for you”

– via X, voicing his support for Jon Jones after the heavyweight champion requested his release from the UFC.

“Dana, let’s clear something up. My team and I were in real negotiations for the White House card. I even came down on my number, but I was lowballed. Yes, my hip has arthritis, but that doesn’t mean I can’t fight. If I’d accepted the lowball offer, would my hip suddenly be fine? If the UFC truly feels I’m done, I respectfully ask to be released from my contract today. No more games. 'Bones' out.”

– via X, responding to Dana White and requesting his UFC release

“Ilia vs Islam at the White House.Make it happen, Dana”

– via Mighty Cast

“I really hope it happens [crosses fingers]. Dana, bro... Please, bro. Please. I'm training. I feel great. I'm healthy, and I would be so honored to represent our country and… and… and do what I do best”

– requesting Dana to add him in a White House card via Dirty Boxing event