Ilia Topuria claims he will submit Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria stated he is ready to shock the world by submitting Islam Makhachev in a potential matchup. The featherweight champion expressed confidence in his grappling abilities against the lightweight champion. The callout represents an ambitious cross-division challenge. Topuria's statement drew skepticism from observers given Makhachev's elite wrestling and grappling pedigree. No official discussions about the fight have been confirmed.