Earlier, Topuria vacated the featherweight title and announced a move to the under-70kg category.
"Can Topuria beat Makhachev? I think yes, he is capable of it. I have personally seen Ilija fight - his power in his hands, speed, feints, striking technique. He can definitely catch Islam with a punch. I think if Elijah catches any fighter with a punch, he can knock him out," MMA Mania quoted Hill as saying.