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

Ilia Topuria has stated that if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, the circumstances will be different because he plans to return to the lightweight division afterwards. Topuria believes he can retain his title while competing at a higher weight class. This suggests the Georgian champion is exploring options for superfights outside his current division. His comments indicate confidence in managing weight classes while maintaining his championship status. The statement comes amid ongoing speculation about potential matchups between top champions.