"I consider grappling my strong point, but lately, I've come to terms with the fact that it's not what the audience wants to see. Although in the case of Islam, perhaps that's exactly what everyone wants to see. In a fight with him, I'll dominate in the stand-up, land three or four punches in the right place and win in front of Khabib's eyes, I really want that.
They are so presumptuous and arrogant. If Khabib wants to intervene after this [when I come out on top], I'll gladly step on his head," Topuria is quoted by Red Corner MMA.
Let us remind you that Topuria took a forced break in his career due to personal problems related to a complicated divorce process.