Ilia Topuria claims he would shock world by submitting Islam Makhachev

Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has stated he is prepared to shock the world by submitting lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. The Georgian-Spanish fighter expressed confidence in his grappling abilities against one of the sport's most dominant wrestlers and submission specialists. This bold claim adds fuel to speculation about a potential super-fight between the two champions. Makhachev is widely considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the UFC with elite grappling credentials. Topuria's statement suggests he believes his skills could overcome Makhachev's grappling dominance if they were to meet.