Ilia Topuria believes he'd keep featherweight title if he moves up

Ilia Topuria stated that if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, everything will be different because he plans to return to the lightweight division afterward. The featherweight champion appears to be discussing potential future moves across weight classes. Topuria suggested he would retain his featherweight title even while competing at welterweight. The statement appears to reference ongoing speculation about a potential superfight with Makhachev. No official fight has been announced.