"It annoys me that people say, 'You're avoiding Arman.' But I was never offered a fight with Arman, and I am not afraid of him. If I had ever been offered a fight with Arman, I would have smashed his face a long time ago.
He annoys me. He is as dumb as a post. I would fight Arman anytime. If Ilia can't return by July, then he should be stripped of the belt. He is stalling the division. Then I will defend the title against Arman, or Max Holloway, or Charles Oliveira. I don't care"