Topuria says he'd keep featherweight title if he moves up to fight Makhachev

Ilia Topuria stated that if he moves up to welterweight to face Islam Makhachev, the fight arrangement would be different because he plans to return to the lightweight division afterward. This suggests Topuria believes he could retain his featherweight championship even while competing at a higher weight class. The post does not provide additional details about any formal negotiations or timeline for such a bout. Topuria's comments reflect his confidence in maintaining his title across weight classes. The statement appears to be part of broader discussion about potential super-fights in the UFC.