Ilia Topuria says he'd keep featherweight title if he fights Islam at welterweight

Ilia Topuria believes he would retain his featherweight title even if he moves up to welterweight to face Islam Makhachev. Topuria stated that everything would be different if he moved to welterweight, because after that fight he would return to the lightweight division. This suggests Topuria is contemplating a potential super fight with Makhachev at a higher weight class. The statement indicates Topuria's confidence in handling the champion at a heavier weight while maintaining his current title.