Ilia Topuria claims he would shock world by choking Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria stated that he is prepared to shock the world by submitting Islam Makhachev via choke. The featherweight champion expressed confidence in his grappling abilities against the lightweight champion. Topuria's bold claim suggests he believes he can compete with Makhachev, widely considered one of the best grapplers in MMA, on the ground. The statement adds fuel to speculation about a potential superfight between the two champions, though no official matchup has been announced.