Topuria says he'll keep featherweight belt if he moves up to fight Makhachev

Ilia Topuria believes he will retain his featherweight title even if he moves up to welterweight to face Islam Makhachev. Topuria stated that everything will be different if he moves up to welterweight because he plans to return to the lightweight division after that fight. The Georgian-Spanish champion appears confident he can compete at a higher weight class without losing his current belt. This statement suggests Topuria is actively considering a super-fight with Makhachev at a higher weight. The UFC has not confirmed any plans for such a matchup, and the timeline remains unclear.