Ilia Topuria claims he would submit Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria has made bold claims about his ability to defeat Islam Makhachev, stating he is ready to shock the world by submitting the lightweight champion. Topuria's confidence extends to believing he could finish Makhachev via submission, which would be a significant upset given Makhachev's grappling credentials. The featherweight champion's comments suggest he is considering a potential move to lightweight for a superfight. No official discussions about this matchup have been confirmed by the UFC. The post questioned whether Topuria was being overly optimistic with these predictions.