Ilia Topuria says he'd keep featherweight title after Makhachev fight

Ilia Topuria has stated that if he moves up to welterweight to face Islam Makhachev, the arrangement would be different from typical title situations. He believes he would retain his lightweight title after such a bout and then return to the lightweight division. Topuria's comments suggest he views a potential superfight with Makhachev as a special circumstance where he wouldn't vacate his championship. The statement reflects Topuria's confidence and ambition to compete at multiple weight classes.