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Ilia Topuria has declared that he is prepared to shock the world by submitting Islam Makhachev in a potential superfight. The featherweight champion expressed confidence in his grappling ability against the lightweight titleholder. Topuria's comments suggest he sees a path to victory through submissions against one of the sport's most accomplished grapplers. No official bout agreement or negotiations have been confirmed between the two champions. The statement adds to the ongoing narrative around potential champion-versus-champion matchups in the UFC.
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