Ilia Topuria claims he is ready to shock the world and choke out Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria has stated he is prepared to shock the world by submitting Islam Makhachev if they fight. Topuria's bold claim suggests he believes he can finish Makhachev by submission, which would be a significant upset given Makhachev's grappling pedigree. The post questions whether Topuria is being realistic with this statement, given Makhachev's dominant wrestling and grappling skills. No official announcement of this fight has been made, making this appear to be Topuria expressing his confidence rather than discussing a confirmed matchup.