Ilia Topuria has declared his readiness to shock the world by submitting lightweight champion Islam Makhachev if they fight. The featherweight champion's bold claim has drawn skepticism from observers who question whether Topuria's grappling skills match his confidence. No official plans for a Topuria-Makhachev bout have been announced, and Topuria has stated he intends to continue defending his featherweight title. The callout reflects Topuria's willingness to challenge himself against top competition at a higher weight class.
