Ilia Topuria claims he would shock world by submitting Islam Makhachev

Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has made a bold statement regarding a potential matchup with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Topuria declared he is ready to shock the world and submit Makhachev if they were to fight. The post includes a humorous reference questioning whether Topuria has been listening to the song "Fantasizer," implying skepticism about the featherweight champion's ability to defeat the dominant lightweight titleholder. This represents another example of cross-division callouts that have become common in the UFC. Details about whether this fight is being seriously considered by the promotion are limited.