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Ilia Topuria Targets Islam Makhachev, Invokes Khabib in Heated Callout

The lightweight champion ramped up his push for the Makhachev fight, saying he’s always been ready to defend at 155. He accused Islam of avoiding the bout and added he wants to dominate him publicly. Topuria said he’d love to submit Makhachev “in front of Khabib,” criticizing their camp as “arrogant,” and later said he'd "step on his (Khabib's) head."