Ilia Topuria claims he can shock world by submitting Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria stated he is prepared to shock the world by submitting Islam Makhachev. The featherweight champion expressed confidence in his ability to finish the lightweight champion via choke. The callout represents Topuria's ambitions to move up in weight and challenge for a second title. No official bout has been announced or confirmed. The post mockingly questioned whether Topuria has been unrealistic in his assessment.