Topuria: "I'm gonna kick McGregor in the forehead with my balls."

UFC featherweight titleholder Elijah Topuria has responded to a question about whether he's ready for a bout with the promotion's top star Conor McGregor.

"What can I say to McGregor? Let Conor go to hell. He's not on my level. I'll be happy to put my knuckles in his brain. Conor was like, 'Oh, Topuria won't even look me in the eye when he meets me because he'll shit his pants. McChicken. On October 12, I'll be at the BKFC tournament in Spain, front row in the audience. But you wouldn't prefer to miss that event. Deal with it. I'll dance on your head. His problem is I'm gonna kick him in the forehead with my balls. You better hope we don't meet or it will be your funeral," MMA Mania quoted Topuria as saying.

Recall that on October 26 in the main event of UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Topuria will defend his belt against the encroachments of Max Holloway.