Ilia Topuria has stated he is prepared to shock the world by submitting Islam Makhachev if they fight. The featherweight champion expressed confidence in his grappling abilities against the lightweight champion, who is widely regarded as one of the best grapplers in MMA. No official fight announcement between the two champions exists at this time. Topuria's claim represents bold trash talk given Makhachev's elite wrestling and submission skills. The post was met with skepticism, with the author questioning whether Topuria is being realistic.
