Dillashaw:
"It was a huge surprise to me for this to happen. I definitely didn't expect to get a phone call saying that Renan Barao is out of the fight due to cutting weight. It's just a crazy mix of emotions when you first find out about it. You don't know what to do. (Soto) is in for a rude awakening what we're all about. He's fighting the best in the world for his first fight and I'm going to put him in his place. I'm going to show him where he belongs on the ladder. He's been around the block. He's had his fair share of fights. He's just not on my level. I'm too motivated, too hungry. I plan on putting the pressure on him and folding him. My hand will be getting raised and I'll hold on to that belt."
Soto:
"I think I'm the man to beat TJ because I've been through a lot of hardships in my life and that prepared me for this moment and I'm definitely the man to beat Dillashaw."
See you then!