Ilia Topuria claims he will shock the world by submitting Islam Makhachev

Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has made a bold declaration that he is ready to shock the world by submitting lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. The statement suggests Topuria's confidence in facing the dominant grappler at a higher weight class. The post questions Topuria's confidence with a rhetorical reference to him listening to the song 'Fantazer' (Dreamer). While no fight has been officially announced, Topuria has expressed interest in moving up to challenge for the lightweight title. His claim to finish Makhachev via submission would be particularly surprising given Makhachev's elite grappling credentials.