"I was preparing to Akhmed Aliev, but it is sport and injuries are inevitable, I wish Akhmed speedy recovery! Kuat Khamitov will replace Akhmed in this fight, he is good opponent, I was watching his game against Gadzhi Rabadanov at FIGHT NIGHTS GLOBAL tournament, as for the fighting style and comparing who is stronger, I give my point to Akhmed, each athlete is powerful in some way, and each of them needs own approach. Kuat is famous in Kazakhstan, but not in Russia. Talking about the motivation, I don't think he is as motivated as I am. I have a long way to the belt, it is my dream till the very end".
