Topuria claims he can shock the world by choking out Makhachev

Ilia Topuria has stated he is ready to shock the world and submit Islam Makhachev. The featherweight champion's comments represent a bold callout of the lightweight champion. Topuria's confidence in being able to finish Makhachev by submission is being met with skepticism by the post's author. This appears to be part of ongoing verbal exchanges between champions from different divisions.