Ilia Topuria showcases strong confidence ahead of his move to the lightweight division, targeting a title shot against Islam Makhachev. Topuria, previously the UFC featherweight champion, aims to secure an immediate lightweight title challenge despite Makhachev’s hesitation. He boldly claims he will submit Makhachev with a specific submission move, playfully suggesting he will ask Makhachev about his favorite submission during the match. Topuria also references Khabib Nurmagomedov's approach of engaging opponents and observers during fights, indicating he will mirror this tactic while competing against Makhachev.
"I would ask him, 'What's your favourite submission?' Whatever, I don't know, 'D'Arce choke, I'm gonna submit you with that.' No problem, I will take him close to Khabib, I will submit him closer to Khabib."
"Khabib used to take people and take them down and talk to Dana [White]. I will do [the same] to Khabib. I will take [Islam down] and talk to Khabib."
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