About an exit to fight for a vacant title: "I won't tell that I was surprised with news about a title duel. I try to be always on call and if any opportunity knocks at the door, I am always ready to accept it.

I in these sports also consider long ago that already reached that situation when title fight can offer at any time.

It not a prize in a lottery or something like that. I beat some strong guys and deserved the right to fight for a belt, it was necessary to wait only for the opportunity".

About the decision of Saint-Pierre to take vacation: "Me affairs of Saint-Pierre don't interest. Let does that will be better for it".

About Johnie Hendrix: "It is low growth, but very healthy. Always goes forward and knocks out rivals. In addition, I think, in a division there will be few so powerful fighters".

About the plan for fight with Hendrix: "There will be no verbal sparrings in mass media, both of us will leave to show, on what are capable. I need to enter a cage and to find a way to strike some good blows with hands, feet and knees. It is simple to leave and work".