“Obviously, the most worthy contender is Nassourdine Imavov, that's the fight that needs to happen. He [Chimaev] needs to see if he can get through that test before we can start talking about him being unbeatable”

– via Submission Radio giving a technical breakdown on how to stop the newly crowned middleweight champion, Khamzat Chimaev.

“They're both on the same level, they can do that. [They're] trash cans”

– via MMA Fighting and Shak MMA (January 10, 2026), dismissing the high—profile feud between Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker as a distraction between low—level competitors.

“They're both on the same level, they can do that. [They're] trash cans”

– via MMA Fighting and Shak MMA (January 10, 2026), dismissing the high—profile feud between Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker as a distraction between low—level competitors.

“We are fighters, we can say what we want about each other, but mentioning family is below the belt. I wish him nothing but the best, mate. I hope it all gets resolved and he gets to see his child, lad”

– via The MMA Guru’s YouTube channel (January 9, 2026), taking a surprisingly respectful stance regarding Ilia Topuria’s ongoing legal and family struggles.

“Nate Diaz... I don't even think he's that good. I'll go look at his record if you want me to. He has convinced people he’s good at fighting somehow, some way... He was average. His record is 21–13... That’s not that great... Within the UFC, he was 16–12. That's not very good... Please don’t post this clip because the Diaz Army will attack me. He has some fans who are rabid.”

– via youtube sparking a massive debate with Daniel Cormier over the Stockton legend's true skill level.

“I think if I win and he wins, and I get upgraded to undisputed champ, it wouldn't surprise me if [Volk] thinks that's the perfect opportunity to win the lightweight belt. I don't want to fight Volk, I proper like Volk”

– via Social media, during a "Tea with Tom" segment on Tom Aspinall's YouTube channel, predicting a massive 2026 title collision with the featherweight king.

“I hope he does retire, and I'm the biggest Volk fan out there. I want him to retire if he wins this one, leave it. We don't want two mates fighting each other”

– via his YouTube channel urging Alexander Volkanovski to hang up the gloves on a high note if he successfully defends his title at UFC 325.

“I think they're all trying to be like Conor McGregor but no one comes close to him”

– via Ushatayka, discussing the "McGregor Blueprint" and its influence on current stars

“This guy is just a big jumped up joke of a juice ed. Has no respect for the sport. Just quit Costa and keep doing ur secret juice gig cos it’s the only thing that works for u. Ur an absolute mon*******. Ur a bum. Ur a wh***. Quit please quit my brother. You are so so f****** s***. I think you may be the worst fighter to ever fight in the ufc ever. And ur title challenge was worse than mine and that’s saying something”

– via X (formerly Twitter), launching a scathing attack on Paulo Costa following the Brazilian's withdrawal from his UFC 326 bout against Brunno Ferreira

“I’d wrestle the right guy. I’d wrestle Jon Jones... [But] No... I’m not wrestling Yoel Romero, bro. I wouldn’t wrestle Yoel. He’s still good, man! He’s like insanely good. I’m not wrestling with him. I’d wrestle like a Jon Jones or somebody”

– via his YouTube channel discussing a potential return to the mats for Real American Freestyle (RAF).

“Everyone thinks Charles Oliveira is good until Islam gets on top of him. Charles Oliveira s*cks comparatively to really good grapplers. He's not even near. You just know the substance of a guy like what Islam is versus a guy like Charles.”

– via The Casuals MMA, breaking down why he believes Islam Makhachev exists on a different level of grappling compared to the UFC’s all time submission leader.

“Congrats to Anderson Silva! He called me out. Your Venom is here. I will see you soon... @netflix @MostVpromotions.”

– via X, accepting the trilogy challenge from Anderson Silva on December 20, 2025.

“I was with a manager the other day who told me about an offer that [Zuffa Boxing] made to one of their fighters, and i couldn't believe how bad the money was.”

– via Boxing Social, expressing shock at the contract offers being distributed by Dana White’s new promotional venture, Zuffa Boxing

“Greatest post fight speech of all time... For him [Adesanya] to catch it with that perfect right hand off the cage like that and that shoot the arrows into him. Greatest post fight celebration, greatest post fight speech of all time. There’s not even a second place, except Rose Namajunas that one time when she was saying ‘I am the best.”

– via the Joe Rogan Experience, praising Israel Adesanya’s victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 287, labeling both his speech and arrow celebration as the best in the history of the sport.

“Who do i think deserves it [title shot]? Who do i think has earned it? I think Michael Morales for sure has earned it. But we see the seeds planted. We see Islam planting the seeds of Usman being the next guy. Obviously, they have the same manager... Do i think Usman is an easier matchup for him? Of course. The guy fought one time in three years, and he's 1—3. I'm still ahead of you [Usman]. Even though i lost my last two fights, i'm still 2—2.”

– commenting on the welterweight title picture, arguing that Michael Morales is the fighter who has earned the title shot over Kamaru Usman, whose recent record of 1—3 is being overlooked due to his shared management with Islam Makhachev, who Muhammad believes views Usman as an easier opponent.

“I called my mother to ask her about the fight; she doesn't know anything about mma. She said it's not a fight to be had, it shouldn't be between two brothers. That's why it's complicated for us. But at the same time, we don't have a choice”

– via RMC Sport Combat, revealing that his mother, despite not following MMA, advised him against fighting Khamzat Chimaev

“I always said he looked like someone who's a super entertaining guy who did a superb job. He had his slips with a tweet that he made about georgia. But i think we all learn from our mistakes. Deep down i notice that he is a person who understands family problems, personal problems [and] respects it.”

– during a media interaction at a WOW FC event, seemingly burying the hatchet with Paddy Pimblett by expressing appreciation for Pimblett's sympathy regarding his personal issues, noting that Pimblett "understands family problems, personal problems [and] respects it.

“Giga Chikadze is a legend. Back in the day, he had a seven fight winning streak [in the ufc]. [He is] someone that is a winner in life as well. He has an organization that helps people with cancer. I would love to donate part of my purse.”

– via post fight interview with Michael Bisping, announcing his respect for Giga Chikadze and promising to donate part of his fight purse to 'Ninja's' cancer charity foundation.

“Merab is a cool dude, but it's great to see one of my favorite fighters get his title back.”

– via ESPN MMA, expressing his happiness about his favorite fighter, Petr Yan, reclaiming a title at UFC 323

“You are delusional. I’d rather fight the guy who just whooped you than waste time on you kid. You can be my third option, big mouth.”

– via X responding to Joaquin Buckley , calling him "delusional" and dismissing him as a desirable opponent, stating he'd rather fight the man who defeated Buckley and relegating Buckley to his "third option".