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Dana White on Paulo Costa:

"He's been offered fights and turned them down. We don't just say 'f*ck Paulo Costa'. You think Paulo Costa isn't getting offered fights?"

Via: UFC

Ciryl Gane on his fight against Tom Aspinall last October:

“We knew he was a bit fragile mentally, the way he celebrated after fights, his body language, and in the end, it was bound to happen.”

“And everything that happened after the fight confirms that the guy complains a bit too much.”

Via: ZackNaniTV

Arman Tsarukyan confirms that the UFC told him he will be fighting for the title in his next bout:

“The bosses were happy with my performance and told me we’re going to talk next week. I talked to them before this fight, and after this, I’m going to get a title fight. They said yes.

"So it means my next fight is going to be for the title. I want to fight for the title against champion Justin Gaethje. Hopefully this fight happens at the beginning of next year.”

“I’m done with wrestling.” - Ali Abdelaziz reveals Umar Nurmagomedov’s new mindset.

“Umar called me the other day, and he was like, ‘I’m not a wrestler. I’m not gonna wrestle again. I’m just gonna knock everybody out. I’m gonna make sure I make it look easy.’”

Via: SubmissionRadio

Jon Jones says that it was his fault Gable Steveson left the Octagon before his opponents had was raised at UFC 331:

"I’ve seen some reports on line and I really wanted to clear the air. It was my decision to take Gable straight to the back after the fight. Honestly it was the first time in this situation for me and my instant reaction was to get my friend to the back to make sure he was ok. Gable’s work ethic and will to win is there and I stand by him and believe he will go on to be one of the best heavyweights in the ufc. He will be back I’m sure of it."

Via: Jon "Bones" Jones

Israel Adesanya advises Gable Steveson to stay away from the internet in the wake of his KO loss against Sean Sharaf on Saturday:

“He was already like a villain this fight, and by the crowd’s response and also by his allegations or convictions or whatever. Now after this gonna just have to weather the storm, weather the storm, just f**king log off bro…”

Via: Stylebender/Mighty Mouse on YT

Michael Morales has revealed DMs he shared with Ian Machado Garry 👀

🗣️ Garry: "I wanna fight before the end of the year and I'm being told you're not available. You were able to be the backup for the world title fight but not able to take a fight with me now?"

🗣️ Morales: "My son, what are you talking about? I fight whenever you want I just want a contract and that's it. I'll kick your ass."

🗣️ Garry: "Saudi. November 28th let's do it."

🗣️ Morales: "Sign it, my son, and we'll do it."

Paddy Pimblett on Arman Tsarukyan's win over Mauricio Ruffy:

"That was a statement, that...I'd still punch his head in though!

"I think that showed holes in his game. His wrestling isn’t as good as people think."

Via: Paddy Pimblett

Sean O'Malley watching Gable Steveson getting KOd by Sean Sharaf:

“Jon Jones is coming back just to fight this guy.”

Via: Suga Sean MMA

Paddy Pimblett says that even though Arman won at UFC 331, he thinks the UFC might do Topuria vs. Gaethje 2 👀

"With all the stuff coming out now with Ilia and Justin, it wouldn’t surprise me if they end up fighting and having a rematch.

Arman has just put himself forward to be the number-one contender there. But at the same time, he only beat the guy ranked number seven.

His last win before that was against the guy ranked number six."

Via: Paddy Pimblett