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Ilia Topuria has stated that he is prepared to shock the world by submitting Islam Makhachev. The featherweight champion expressed confidence in his ability to finish the lightweight champion by submission, a bold claim given Makhachev's elite grappling credentials. The post treats this as a somewhat fantastical statement, questioning whether Topuria is being realistic about his chances against one of the sport's best grapplers. No formal matchup between the two has been announced.
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