06/17/2026
This video of Topuria and Khabib both with a mounted triangle on Gaethje shows why details matter at the highest levels of combat sports. Topuria would have finished this on most people. But, because his right arm went over his opponent’s left arm it allowed Gaethje to turn. He could have pummeled under the arm and got the same position as Khabib. This would have put an immediate strong threat on the arm and and not allowed Gaethje to turn away. Topuria’s was hurt and still had technical follow-ups, but this is why drilling/training certain details until they are done without thinking is critical at this level. Such a priveledge and joy to watch this level of fighting/ grappling!