“I know it has to do with what the UFC wants, but I’m ready to go. I’ve asked for Anthony Smith, somebody who’s got a journey in this place, and he’s a formidable opponent, somebody that would be great matchmaking. The earlier, the better. I’m ready to fight.
“I have nothing against him. He is a guy with maximum respect, but he is a guy that I really want to fight, precisely because of this history he has in the organization. I saw him when I was walking up into the octagon, but it actually is pure coincidence because I already wanted to call him out.”
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