“I think Islam would get it done. If the fight becomes a scramble off and a wrestle off, Islam's gonna come out of it better just 'cuz he's built for it”

– via the MMAarcade Podcast, believing Islam Makhachev would defeat Georges St Pierre (GSP) in their respective primes.

“I think Islam might have the size to [win the title at 185 lbs]. Those guys are different breeds. Islam vs. Khamzat would be huge, and if you put it in Abu Dhabi, everyone's winning from that card”

– via the MMArcade Podcast, suggesting Islam Makhachev has the size for middleweight and proposing a massive fight with Khamzat Chimaev

“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.”