Respectful MMA Quotes

Feb 13, 2026 respectful
“I didn't say I'd slap Max Holloway; I said that about [Charles] Oliveira, but I shouldn't have said that either—it was rude and I was fked up. If we were fighting in a cage match, I might attempt it, but that was rude. I shouldn't have said that, my bad bruhs. All Respecto”

– via X, walking back his viral "slap" comments and issuing a rare apology to the former lightweight champion
Jan 25, 2026 Respectful
“I wanted to be walking away with that belt, Joe. I know how tough I am anyway; I don’t need to prove it to anyone. I wanted to leave with that belt, but there’s no other man I’d rather lose to than 'The Highlight', know what I mean? Justin Gaethje is someone I’ve loved watching growing up and watching the UFC. It shows why he’s a legend, right there”

– via his post fight interview with Joe Rogan after his interim title loss at UFC 324